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John Joseph Killion (February 9, 1859 – December 22, 1937), more commonly known as Jake Kilrain, was a famous American bare-knuckle fighter and glove boxer of the 1880s. Early life. Kilrain found employment as a teenager in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Jake Kilrain (nacido como John Joseph Killion el 9 de febrero de 1859 en Greenpoint, Nueva York; muerto el 22 de diciembre de 1937 en Quincy, Massachusetts) fue un popular boxeador del siglo XIX . Biografía. Kilrain trabajó desde que era un adolescente y tuvo que aprender a defenderse de sus compañeros (la mayoría mayores que él).
Born John Joseph Killion on February 9, 1859 in Greenpoint, NY. He began boxing in 1880 as Jake Kilrain to hide his identity from his parents. Known as a durable, courageous fighter with tremendous stamina, he defeated George Godfrey (W 3), William Sheriff (W 3) and drew with Charley Mitchell (D 4) and Mike Cleary (D 4) on his way to an epic ...
18 de mar. de 2022 · Jake KILRAIN: Fiercest Rival Of John L. SULLIVAN - YouTube. 86Boxing. 2.11K subscribers. Subscribed. 30. 591 views 1 year ago WASHINGTON. In this episode, we focus on the boxing career of one...
9 de jun. de 2012 · For on July 8, 1889, John L. Sullivan faced Jake Kilrain for the world heavyweight title in what would be the last heavyweight championship held under London Prize Ring Rules — bare knuckles....
Acting on advice of local police, Referee Hurst ordered a halt after Kilrain staggered back to his feet. Slavin defends his Police Gazette championship belt. Four-ounce gloves were used and the referee was Jere Dunn. In the clinches, Slavin landed a lot of body punches. In the third round Slavin floored Kilrain twice with the bell saving him.
23 de dic. de 2021 · Died: 1937-12-22 (Age:78) Height: 179cm. Pro Boxer: Record. Bare Knuckle: Record. Division: Heavyweight. Jake Kilrain was born at Greenpoint, Long Island, New York, USA, February 9, 1859. He was of Irish parentage and his real name was John Joseph Killion.
