Peter Maher (born 16 March 1869, in Gunnode,

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, County Galway, Ireland – 22 July 1940 in

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, Maryland) was an Irish boxer known for his powerful punch. Early in his career Maher won the 1888 Middleweight Championship of Ireland, and the 1890 Heavyweight Championship of Ireland. After moving to the United States he won the 1895 Heavyweight Championship of the World match by knocking out Steve O'Donnell in the first round. In 1896

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defeated Maher in a fight in Coahuila de Zaragoza,

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, and took the disputed heavyweight title.

Notable bouts

References

External links

Maher's Record at Cyber Boxing Zone
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Notable bouts

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