Bob Fitzsimmons, (May 26, 1863 -- October 22, 1917) was born in Helston, Cornwall. His father was James Fitzsimmons, born in County Armagh, Ireland and his mother was Jane Strongman, born in St Clement, Cornwall. Bob emigrated to New Zealand at the age of nine along with his parents, brothers and sisters. Robert James "Bob" Fitzsimmons was a British professional boxer who made boxing history as the sport's first three-division world champion. He also achieved fame for beating Gentleman Jim Corbett, the man who beat John L. Sullivan and is in The Guinness Book of World Records as the lightest Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed "Ruby Robert" and "The Freckled Wonder", he took pride in his lack of scars. He was known for his pure fighting skills due to dislike of training for fights, which would ultimately cost him at times in his career. Fitzsimmons is ranked as number 8 on Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. Helston Cornwall - Birthplace of Legendary Boxer Bob Fitzsimmons Filmed in March 2014 Video Produced by Paul Dinning