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Joseph Francis Hagan (better known as Philadelphia Jack O'Brien) (January 17, 1878 – November 12, 1942) was an American world light heavyweight boxing champion in 1905 when he defeated Bob Fitzsimmons for the universal world title.
"Jack O'Brien tonight defeated Jack Blackburn, colored, in a six round bout before the National Athletic Club. O'Brien knocked Blackburn down in the opening round and in the final round had the colored man hanging on to avoid punishment.
26 de mar. de 2019 · World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee. Name: Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. Birth Name: Joseph Francis Anthony Hagen. Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Died: 1942-11-12 (Age:64) Stance: Orthodox. Height: 179cm. Reach: 185cm. Referee: Record. Pro Boxer: Record. Manager: Harry Pollock.
Profession: Boxer. Nationality: American. Biography: Philadelphia Jack O'Brien was an American boxer that became world light heavyweight boxing champion in 1905 after defeating Bob Fitzsimmons. He is known for abandoning this title to then fight in the heavyweight class.
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien was one of the most colorful fighters of the early twentieth century. A showman and a shrewd self-publicist, O'Brien was a great boxer as well. His strong left jab and solid right were complemented by his skill at blocking punches and countering attacks.
South Philly's Philadelphia Jack O'Brien was born James Francis Hagen on January 17, 1878. He became one of the best boxers in the early part of the 20th century, with campaigns in the middleweight, light-heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions. In 1905 he won recognition as light-heavyweight champion with his 13th round TKO of Bob Fitzsimmons.
Great boxer with stylish flair outside the ring, who fought them all including Jack Johnson, Stanley Ketchell, Bob Fitzsimmons, Tommy Burns, and a history book full of other legends. PHILLY BOXING HISTORY -- Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Main Page -- Record, Bio, Photos, News, Memorabilia, and More.
