John Clark (boxer)

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John Clark
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Real name John H. Clark
Nickname(s) Professor
Rated at Lightweight
Nationality Irish American
Birth date May 18, 1849(1849-05-18)
Birth place Galway, Ireland
Death date March 5, 1911 (aged 61)
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John H. Clark (born May 18, 1849 in Galway, IrelandJuly 26, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an Irish-American boxer.

He was born in County Galway, but spent most of his childhood in England before moving to the United States. Clark was a clog and jig dancer before pursuing a career in prize-fighting. He was the Lightweight Champion of America for two streaks before losing to Arthur Chambers in 1879 following a 136 round bout. He owned a billiard hall and boxing school in Philadelphia. [1]

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  1. ^ Cyber Boxing Zone. http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/JohnClark.htm Retrieved Feb. 17, 2006