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Sharkey
Sharkey () is a surname of Irish origin. Notable people with the surname include: * Bill Sharkey (1873–1946), Australian rules footballer * Brendan Sharkey (born 1962), American politician * Catherine Sharkey (born c. 1970), law professor * Ed Sharkey (1927–2015), American former National Football League player * Eddie Sharkey (born 1936), American professional wrestling trainer and former wrestler * Emma Augusta Sharkey (1858–1902), American writer * Feargal Sharkey (born 1958), lead singer of the pop punk band The Undertones * Heather J. Sharkey (born 1967), American historian * Jack Sharkey (1902–1994), American heavyweight boxing champion * Jack Sharkey (footballer) (1874–1961), Australian rules footballer * Jack Sharkey (writer) (1931–1992), American author and playwright * Jackie Sharkey (1897–1970), Italian-born American boxer * James A. Sharkey (born 1945), Irish historian and diplomat * Jerry Sharkey (1942–2014), American historic preservationist and histor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackie Sharkey
Jackie Sharkey or Jack Sharkey (born Giovanni Cervati) was an Italian-born American boxer who made a claim to the World Bantamweight Title on August 15, 1919, defeating reigning champion Pete Herman in a ten-round, no-decision bout in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His claim to the title was not universally recognized at the time. Jack Sharkey, also known as Little Jackie Sharkey, should not be confused with the heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey. Early life and career Jackie Sharkey was born Giovanni Cervati in Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy on June 20, 1897, though he would live most of his life in New York City. In his early professional career between May 23, 1914, and February 21, 1916, fighting almost exclusively in the New York area, he won three and lost six bouts, with one draw. On February 21, 1916, Sharkey lost to Jewish boxer Abe Friedman at the Olympia Boxing Club in New York in a ten-round newspaper decision. Friedman would become a competent bantamweight fringe contender du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
