This Day in History: 19th June

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Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield.

Boxing

1992: Evander Holyfield beats Larry Holmes in 12 for heavyweight boxing title.

Tennis

1962: Birth of Jeremy Bates, a former professional tennis player from the United Kingdom. During his career he won 1 singles title, 3 doubles titles and 2 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles.

Cricket

1903: Birth of Walter Hammond, who is considered one of the greatest batsman of all times.

1978: Ian Botham takes 8-34 v Pakistan, his best in Test cricket bowling.

1851: Birth of Billy Midwinter. He played Test cricket for both England and Australia.

Football

2012: England beat Ukraine in their last group stage match of the Euros with a little goal-line controversy.1993: Tottenham Hotspur appoint popular former player Ossie Ardiles as their new manager.

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