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John Lawrence Sullivan (October 15, 1858 – February 2, 1918), known simply as John L. among his admirers, and dubbed the " Boston Strong Boy " by the press, was an American boxer. He is recognized as the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing, de facto reigning from February 7, 1882, to September 7, 1892. He is also generally recognized ...
John L. Sullivan (born Oct. 15, 1858, Roxbury, Mass., U.S.—died Feb. 2, 1918, Abington, Mass.) was an American professional boxer, one of the most popular heavyweight champions and a symbol of the bareknuckle era of boxing.
Dec 17, 2019 · John Lawrence Sullivan, also known as the Boston Strong Boy, in his prime. He was recognized as the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing from February 7, 1882 to 1892, and is generally recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing under the London Prize Ring rules.
Nov 20, 2019 · The boxer John L. Sullivan occupied a unique place in late 19th century America, as he rose to enormous fame in a sport previously considered an illegal and even morally degraded diversion.
John Lawrence Sullivan (October 15, 1858 – February 2, 1918) is widely recognized as boxing's first modern world heavyweight champion and the last of the great bare-knuckle fighters.
May 8, 2022 · John L. Sullivan was a boxing immortal, the link between bare knuckles and glove fighting, and the first great American sports idol.
Jun 6, 2014 · John L. Sullivan was America's first sports superstar. He shrewdly promoted himself and became one of the most famous men in the country.
Feb 2, 2010 · Fighting on a barge in the Hudson River to evade the authorities, Sullivan made short work of Flood, knocking him down eight times. Both fighters wore tight, unpadded gloves. The next year Sullivan met Paddy Ryan, the heavyweight champion—at least in American eyes—in Mississippi City, Mississippi.
“I have anchored here,” John L. Sullivan said, speaking of Donelee Ross farm in Abington, Massachusetts, “until my time comes. There is no place like home.” It was at Donelee Ross that he died 100 years ago today, February 2, 1918, of heart failure at the age of 59.
Dec 28, 2023 · America’s first heavyweight hero, John L. Sullivan, is brute force incarnate—his size and power are mythical. The “Boston Strong Boy” elevates bare-knuckle boxing to a mainstream sport and becomes the first great American boxer. He is the last world champion bare-knuckle boxer. Read more about it!
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