Mike Conley (27 September 1860 – 14 March 1920) was a late 19th-century professional

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. He was born in

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, but resided in

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, where he was known as the "Ithaca Giant". He was described as a ''bona fide'' heavyweight with a "heavyweight" punch. He was reportedly the Heavyweight Champion of the Northwest. His greatest weakness as a boxer was said to be his lack of boxing finesse. An image of Conley is widely used in

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s commonly referred to as "Overly Manly Man".

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