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Fear was absolutely necessary. Without it, I would have been scared to death.

Floyd Patterson

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Floyd Patterson
Age: 71 †
Born: 1935
Born: January 4
Died: 2006
Died: May 11
Boxer
Professional Boxer
Waco
Texas
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