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List Of Bare-knuckle Lightweight Champions
:''See also'' List of bare-knuckle boxers List of bare-knuckle lightweight champions is a chronological from England and the United States. In some cases, the champions and their reigns can be disputed. The purpose of this list is an attempt to chronicle the evolution of the lightweight division. See also *List of bare-knuckle boxers A ''list'' is any set of items in a row. List or lists may also refer to: People * List (surname) Organizations * List College, an undergraduate division of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America * SC Germania List, German rugby union ... References {{reflist, colwidth=30em Lightweight boxers Lists of boxing champions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Bare-knuckle Boxers
A ''list'' is any set of items in a row. List or lists may also refer to: People * List (surname) Organizations * List College, an undergraduate division of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America * SC Germania List, German rugby union club Other uses * Angle of list, the leaning to either port or starboard of a ship * List (information), an ordered collection of pieces of information ** List (abstract data type), a method to organize data in computer science * List on Sylt, previously called List, the northernmost village in Germany, on the island of Sylt * ''List'', an alternative term for ''roll'' in flight dynamics * To ''list'' a building, etc., in the UK it means to designate it a listed building that may not be altered without permission * Lists (jousting), the barriers used to designate the tournament area where medieval knights jousted * ''The Book of Lists'', an American series of books with unusual lists See also * The List (other) * Listing (di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barney Aaron
Barney Aaron (21 November 1800 at Aldgate – 11 July 1859 in Whitechapel, London, England) was an English bare-knuckle boxer. Aaron, the father of Hall of Famer Young Barney Aaron, began boxing in 1819, and became a leading lightweight contender in the 1820s, arguably the top-rated lightweight of the era in England.Roberts, James, and Skutt, Alexander,''Boxing Register'', (2006) International Boxing Hall of Fame, McBooks Press, Ithaca, New York, pg. 14 Known as ''The Star of the East'', he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001. Ascending the lightweight ranks, 1819–1823 Aaron's earliest victory was against the far more experienced William Connelly, whom he beat in sixteen rounds and thirty minutes in 1819. One of his first losses was against the stronger and heavier Manny Lyons, who caused Aaron to quit from exhaustion after 70 grueling rounds, though Aaron soon avenged the loss in a fifty-minute rematch victory. His wins between 1823-24 aga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bare-knuckle Boxers
Bare-knuckle means without gloves, bandages or any other protection for and/or dangerous 'arming' (such as a knuckle-duster) of the knuckles, a larger part or even the whole hand. It refers specifically to: * Bare-knuckle boxing, boxing without boxing gloves * ''Bare Knuckles'', a 1977 American blaxploitation film directed by Don Edmonds * ''Bare Knuckles'' (1921 film), a 1921 American drama film directed by James P. Hogan * ''Bare Knuckle'', the original Japanese name for the ''Streets of Rage'' series of video games * Fighting in ice hockey Fighting is an established tradition in North American ice hockey, with a long history that involves many levels of amateur and professional play and includes some notable individual fights. Fights may be fought by enforcers, or "goons" ()— ..., in ice hockey rule books, fighting is referred to as "fisticuffs" as they fight without gloves, and is therefore "bare-knuckle" * Vale tudo, a name for a form of no rules fighting from Brazi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack McAuliffe (boxer)
Jack McAuliffe (March 24, 1866 – November 5, 1937) was an Irish-American boxer who fought mostly out of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Nicknamed "The Napoleon of the Ring," McAuliffe is one of only fifteen world boxing champions to retire without a loss. He was the first boxer to hold the World Lightweight championship from 1886 to 1893. He was the first European boxer to retire as an undefeated World Champion. He was inducted into ''The Ring'' Boxing Hall of Fame in 1954 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995. Early life McAuliffe's parents were Cornelius McAuliffe and Jane Bailey, who were living at 5 Christ Church Lane, Cork, Ireland (then part of the United Kingdom), at the time of Jack's birth. McAuliffe emigrated to the United States in 1871, where he spent his early years in Bangor, Maine. Amateur and professional career He made his first appearance as an amateur boxer in 1883. He turned professional soon after, fighting Jem Carney 78 rounds to a draw at Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack (Nonpareil) Dempsey
John Edward Kelly (December 15, 1862 – November 1, 1895) was an Irish-American boxer, better known as Nonpareil Jack Dempsey, who was the first holder of the World Middleweight Championship (1884–1891). He was nicknamed "Nonpareil" because of his reputation of being unbeatable. Biography Dempsey was born on December 15, 1862 in Curran, County Kildare, United Kingdom (now Republic of Ireland). He won the middleweight title on July 30, 1884, by defeating George Fulljames in Great Kills, Staten Island, New York. He held the title for over six years, defending the title against two fighters during the reign. In Dempsey's first 65 contests, he lost only three times: to George LaBlanche (a loss he avenged) and to Billy Baker twice (both bouts were fixed to have Baker win). This ended when Bob Fitzsimmons pummeled him around the ring and begged him to concede before he was hurt any more. Dempsey, the reigning champion, would not give up; the fight continued and Fitzsimmons kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Chambers
Arthur Chambers (born 6 December 1846 in Salford, Lancashire, England – 7 April 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an Anglo-American boxer. Career Following his service in the Royal Navy, Chambers began his boxing career in 1864, and moved to the United States in 1871.IBHOF International Boxing Hall of Fame. Retrieved 17 Feb. 2006 In 1872 he won the Lightweight Championship of America by defeating Billy Edwards in 26 rounds, and again in 1879 by defeating John Clark in the 136th round. He was elected to the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame in 1954 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000. In about 1875, Chambers opened a saloon and boxing gym in Philadelphia. He took a two-year hiatus from boxing in 1877 after injuries he sustained when he was attacked outside of his bar required the amputation of the middle finger on his left hand. Chambers operated the saloon until he was refused a renewal of his liquor license in 1896, and he was the chief financial backer of hea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Edwards
Billy Edwards may refer to: * Billy Edwards (boxer), English boxer * Billy Edwards (footballer, born 1895), Welsh footballer * Billy Edwards (footballer, born 1952), English footballer See also * Bill Edwards (other) Bill Edwards may refer to: *Big Bill Edwards (1877–1943), American football player, guard for Princeton University football team, first president of first American Football League *Bill Edwards (basketball) (born 1971), retired American basketbal ... * William Edwards (other) {{hndis, Edwards, Billy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Collyer
Sam Collyer (born Walter Jamieson, May 14, 1842 in Boulogne, France – December 7, 1904 in Brooklyn, New York) was a bare-knuckle boxer, and the American Lightweight Champion. He was the son of James Jamieson and Jane Taylor of Angus, Scotland. He weighed between 115 and 125 pounds, and stood 5 feet 5 ½ inches. Born in France, he came to the United States as a boy. He received the United States Medal of Honor in 1898, for his actions in 1864 in the American Civil War. Early life Collyer was born in France as Walter Jamieson. He came to the United States as a boy. He joined the Army from Brooklyn in September 1862. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Siege of Petersburg. He left the army with the rank of Lieutenant in June 1865. Boxing career The earliest contests of Sam Collyer differ from source to source. Some list different dates, locations and people for these bouts. It is certain however, that Collyer did battle, and defeat a man named Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Owney Geoghegan
Owen "Owney" Geoghegan (1840 – January 19, 1885) was a lightweight bare-knuckle boxer. Geoghegan claimed the Lightweight Championship of America in 1861, and held it until his retirement in 1863. He stood 5' 6" (167.64 cm) and weighed between 130 and 140 pounds. Boxing career Geoghegan was born in 1840 in Ireland. He traveled to the United States in 1849 and settled in New York CityPolice Gazette, 1922 His first recorded prize-fight took place in 1860 against Jim McGann in New York. Geoghegan won the bout in five rounds and 15 minutes. That same year, he defeated Deaf Moran, Bill Dukes, Arthur Gowan, and held a draw with Mike Donohue.Police Gazette, 7 February 1885 Patrick "Scotty" Brannagan retired as Lightweight Champion of America in 1861, and a contest was held between Geoghegan and Eddie Touhey to fill the vacant title. The two men met on April 18, 1861 in New York. Although Toughey was a better boxer, Geoghegan wore his opponent down with his incredible strength. Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Moneghan
Johnny Moneghan (Born: 1830; Liverpool, England; Died: Unknown) was a lightweight bare-knuckle boxer. He gained the recognition of becoming the first official Lightweight Champion of America. He stood 5' 4 ½" and weighted approximately 124 pounds. Boxing career Although we do not know a great deal about Johnny Moneghan, we do know that he was born in Liverpool, England in 1830. First claiming the American Lightweight Championship, December 1855 After traveling to the United States, Moneghan settled in New York, and took on prize fighting. It is unknown how many contests he fought, but on December 18, 1855 he was proclaimed Lightweight Champion of America when he defeated James Hart after 45 rounds, and 51 minutes of fighting. The contest was held in Canada to avoid any police interference. Moneghan fought James Hart again on July 19, 1856 in Beverly, MA. This time he lost the contest and his title in the seventh round. This bout is often incorrectly listed by historians, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. The country covers five-eighths of the island of Great Britain, which lies in the North Atlantic, and includes over 100 smaller islands, such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight. The area now called England was first inhabited by modern humans during the Upper Paleolithic period, but takes its name from the Angles, a Germanic tribe deriving its name from the Anglia peninsula, who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. England became a unified state in the 10th century and has had a significant cultural and legal impact on the wider world since the Age of Discovery, which began during the 15th century. The English language, the Anglican Church, and Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonny Walker (boxer)
Johnny Walker (1 January 1819, in England – 18 September 1888, in London, England) was a lightweight bare-knuckle boxer. He weighed around 133 pounds, and stood 5’ 5 ½" (Some sources report 5’ 8"). Early life Walker was born with the name Johnny Badman. He was given his name by the great boxer Peter Crawley who owned a boxing school. Boxing career We first hear of Walker’s pugilistic career when he challenged Jack Hannan for the Lightweight Championship of England. The contest was held on 1 November 1838 in Oxfordshire. Walker was defeated in 31 rounds and 2 hours and 54 minutes. He again challenged Hannan for the title on 2 April 1839 near Newmarket.Police News, October 1888 This time Walker was defeated in 39 rounds and 3 hours and 48 minutes, after his shoulder was dislocated after a heavy throw.Nat Fleischer and Sam Andre, ''A Pictorial History of Boxing''. New York: Bonanza Books, 1989. In 1841, Hannan lost his championship to Johnny Broome, who then retired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
