Rube Ferns, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American boxer
Date of Birth: 30-Oct-1873
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 11-Jun-1952
Profession: boxer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Rube Ferns
- Rube Ferns (born James Ferns; October 30, 1873 – June 11, 1952) was an American boxer of the early 20th century.
- Nicknamed "The Kansas Rube", he held the World Welterweight Championship in 1900 and 1901.
- He was formidable and scrappy with a good punch. He defeated such men as "Mysterious" Billy Smith, Eddie Connolly, Bobby Dobbs, William "Matty" Matthews, Frank Erne, Owen Zeigler, "Scaldy" Bill Quinn, Harry Pigeon, Frank "Dutch" Neal, Paddy Purtell and Shorty Ahearn.
- He lost his title to Barbados Joe Walcott in December 1901.
- He was known as a powerful hitter with an impressive knockout record.
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