John C. Heenan
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John Carmel Heenan (born May 2, 1833 - died October 28, 1873) was an American bare-knuckle fighter born in Troy NY. He boxed under the name "The Benicia Boy". His career lasted from 1858 until 1863.
His most notable fights were against John Morrissey and Tom King. He fought in what is believed to be the first international heavyweight contest when he fought the legendary English fighter Thomas Sayers in 1860. Heenan was considered to be winning that fight when Sayer's supporters entered the ring, causing the contest to be disbanded and declared a draw. Following the draw Champion belts were made for both fighters [1] Heenan was later acclaimed as the English Heavyweight Champion.
Heenan died at Green River Station, Wyoming in 1873.
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