Jan 27, 2023 | Boxers, Pre-War Boxers (1887-1938)
Peter Jackson Heavyweight Boxer Peter Jackson’s biography Peter Jackson (born 18 April 1861 – died 17 February 1901) was a British-born Australian boxer who was considered one of the greatest heavyweights of his era. He was born in London, England, but...Jan 23, 2023 | Boxers, Pre-War Boxers (1887-1938)
John L. Sullivan Heavyweight Boxer John L. Sullivan’s biography John Lawrence Sullivan (born October 15, 1858, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.—died February 2, 1918, Abingdon, Massachusetts) was an American boxer who was the first world heavyweight champion...Jan 23, 2023 | Boxers, Pre-War Boxers (1887-1938)
Jem Smith Bare-knuckle Fighter Jem Smith’s biography Jem Carney was a British bare-knuckle fighter and heavyweight champion of England who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1863 in London, England, and began his boxing career...Jan 5, 2023 | Boxers, Pre-War Boxers (1887-1938)
Jack McAuliffe Lightweight Boxer Jack McAuliffe’s biography Jack McAuliffe was a professional boxer who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1866 in Cork, Ireland, and began his boxing career as a lightweight fighter. McAuliffe quickly...Jan 5, 2023 | Boxers, Pre-War Boxers (1887-1938)
Jem Carney Lightweight Boxer Jem Carney’s biography Jem Carney was a British boxer who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1882 in Birmingham, England, and began his boxing career as a lightweight fighter. Carney quickly made a...