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   Jack Sharkey (born Joseph Paul Zukauskas, Lithuanian: Juozas Povilas Žukauskas, October 26, 1902 – August 17, 1994) was a Lithuanian-American boxer who held the NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring heavyweight titles from 1932 to 1933.

   • Losses: 14
   • Wins: 38

   • Total fights: 55
   • Wins by KO: 13

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Jack-SharkeyJack Sharkey | Heavyweight Champion, World Title Fight ...

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   Apr 8, 2024 · Jack Sharkey (born Oct. 26, 1902, Binghamton, N.Y., U.S.—died Aug. 17, 1994, Beverly, Mass.) was an American world heavyweight-boxing champion from June 21, 1932, when he defeated Max Schmeling in 15 rounds at Long Island City, N.Y., until June 29, 1933, when he was knocked out by Primo Carnera in six rounds in New York City.

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4. www.nytimes.com › 1994/08/19 › obituariesJack Sharkey, Boxing Champion, Dies at 91 - The New York Times

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   Aug 19, 1994 · Jack Sharkey, the bantering, cocksure boxer who captured the world heavyweight championship in an unlikely victory over Max Schmeling in 1932 and relinquished it a year and eight days later in...

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6. boxrec.com › wiki › indexJack Sharkey - BoxRec

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   A fast and well-schooled fighter with no lack of heart and determination, Jack Sharkey is nonetheless overshadowed by the other heavyweight champions of his era. Sharkey's indefatigable willingness to fight any opponent is best illustrated by his distinction in being the only man to have faced both Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis in prizefights.

7. www.thefightcity.com › the-boston-gob-jack-sharkeyFight City Legends: The Boston Gob. The Tale Of Jack Sharkey

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Jack Sharkey, “The Boston Gob,” was a fine fighter and a celebrity in his own right, but Dempsey and Louis were cultural juggernauts and two of the best heavyweights boxing has ever seen. Thus Sharkey has been largely considered second best, however unfair that may be.

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   • Jack Sharkey (born Oct. 26, 1902, Binghamton, N.Y., U.S.—died Aug. 17, 1994, Beverly, Mass.) was an American world heavyweight- boxing champion from June 21, 1932, when he defeated Max Schmeling in 15 rounds at Long Island City, N.Y., until June 29, 1933, when he was knocked out by Primo Carnera in six rounds in New York City.

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   Who is Jack Sharkey?

   • He decided upon "Jack Sharkey"—combining the names of two of his idols, heavyweight boxing icons Jack Dempsey and Tom Sharkey. He met with moderate success in his first two years of fighting mainly in the Boston area. Though he did not always win his early bouts, he routinely fought reputable opponents with vast experience advantages over him.

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   Is Jack Sharkey a 'Boston Gob'?

   • Jack Sharkey, “The Boston Gob,” was a fine fighter and a celebrity in his own right, but Dempsey and Louis were cultural juggernauts and two of the best heavyweights boxing has ever seen. Thus Sharkey has been largely considered second best, however unfair that may be.

   Fight City Legends: The Boston Gob. The Tale Of Jack Sharkey

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   Who was Jack Sharkey vs Mike McTigue?

   • It was Wills' first defeat in four years and Jack Sharkey was now a major contender for Gene Tunney's heavyweight championship. To start off 1927, Sharkey stopped former light heavyweight champ Mike McTigue in twelve rounds and then Boston rival Jim Maloney in five. Then it was on to a match with his idol, former champion Jack Dempsey.

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9. boxrec.com › en › box-proBoxRec: Jack Sharkey

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   Sharkey down twice in rd 2 & twice in rd 3 & counted out. "Knocked down in the 1st round by Brubaker's whirling punching blast, jarred on several subsequent occasions and gashed over his left eye in the 6th, Sharkey nevertheless out-punched, out-boxed, out-smarted and out-pointed" his rival. (New York Times). Sharkey's first bout in two years ...

10. www.mmausa.net › boxing › jack-sharkey-the-bostonJack Sharkey: The Boston Gob’s Journey to Heavyweight Glory

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    Nov 16, 2023 · Jack Sharkey: The Boston Gob’s Journey to Heavyweight Glory. Jack Sharkey, born Joseph Paul Zukauskas on October 26, 1902, in Binghamton, New York, is remembered as a skilled and resilient boxer who climbed the ranks to become the heavyweight champion of the world during the early 20th century. Known for his toughness, determination, and ...