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Johnny Kilbane (born April 18, 1889 in Cleveland, Ohio, died May 31, 1954) was a featherweight boxer in the early part of the 20th century. He held the featherweight title for the longest period in the division's history, and was the second longest world title holder in boxing history, behind only Joe Louis. Following his boxing career, Kilbane refereed boxing matches, operated a gym, served in the Ohio State Legislature, and worked as the Clerk of the Cleveland Municipal Court. He was inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995.
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