James J. Jeffries
Full Name: James J. Jeffries
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Profession: Boxer and World Heavyweight Champion
Why Famous: Known for his enormous strength and stamina, he fought out of a crouch with his left arm extended forward, allowing him to absorb tremendous punishment while wearing his opponents down.
A natural left-hander, he possessed one-punch knockout power in his left hook.
Born: April 15, 1875
Birthplace: Carroll, Ohio, USA
Star Sign: Aries
Historical Events in the Life of James J. Jeffries
- 1899-06-09 James J. Jeffries KOs Bob Fitzsimmons in 11 for heavyweight boxing title
- 1899-11-03 World heavyweight boxing champion James J. Jeffries retains title; beats Irishman Tom Sharkey on points in 25 rounds at Coney Island Athletic Club, Brooklyn, NYC
- 1900-04-06 James J. Jeffries KOs Jack Finnegan in 1 for heavyweight boxing title
- 1900-05-11 James J. Jeffries KOs James J Corbett in 23 for heavyweight boxing title
- 1901-11-15 James J. Jeffries TKOs Gus Ruhlin in 6 for heavyweight boxing title in San Francisco
- 1902-07-25 James J. Jeffries KOs Bob Fitzsimmons in 8 for heavyweight boxing title
- 1903-08-14 James J. Jeffries KOs James J Corbett in 10 for heavyweight boxing title
- 1904-08-25 James J. Jeffries TKOs Jack Munroe in 2 for heavyweight boxing title
- 1905-05-13 James J. Jeffries retires as boxing champion
- 1910-07-04 "Fight of the Century": Jack Johnson beats James J. Jeffries by TKO in 15 in Reno, Nevada to retain his world heavyweight boxing title
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