Big Ben
THE ANSWER
"Clock Tower - Palace of Westminster, London - September 2006-2" — Photo by Diliff / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0
The loudest man in London isn't even a person.
While many assume I am the giant clock tower itself, I am actually the famous bell residing within it. I take my moniker from a 19th-century heavyweight boxing champion known for his size and strength.
Explanation
Did you know?
The bell actually weighs 13.7 tons, and its chime is calibrated to the note of E.
The 5 Clues
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I am the namesake of a bell, but I carry the weight of a man.
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My namesake was a bare-knuckle champion with a massive frame.
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I am often confused for the tower that houses my booming voice.
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Named after a legendary heavyweight, I am the quintessential sound of London.
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If you seek my name, look toward the great clock tower at Westminster.
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