Frank Erne, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Frank Erne

Swiss boxer (1875-1954)

Date of Birth: 08-Jan-1875

Place of Birth: Zürich, canton of Zürich, Switzerland

Date of Death: 17-Sep-1954

Profession: boxer

Nationality: Switzerland

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Frank Erne (January 8, 1875 – September 17, 1954) was a Swiss born American boxer widely credited with taking the World Featherweight Championship on November 27, 1896 from George Dixon in New York City, as well as the World Lightweight Championship from George "Kid" Lavigne on July 3, 1899, in Buffalo, New York.
Late in his career he would contend for the World Welterweight Title against Rube Ferns.