Peter Maher (boxer)
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| Peter Maher | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Peter Maher |
| Nickname(s) | The Irish Giant |
| Rated at | Heavyweight and Height 5ft 11.75in |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Birth date | March 16, 1869 |
| Birth place | Gunnode, Tuam, Galway, Ireland |
| Death date | July 22, 1940 (aged 71) |
| Stance | |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | Incomplete record |
| Wins | 122 |
| Wins by KO | 93 |
| Losses | 21 |
| Draws | 4 |
| No contests | 1 |
Peter Maher (born March 16, 1869 in Gunnode, Tuam, County Galway, Ireland – July 22, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland) was an Irish-American boxer known for his powerful punch. Early in his career Maher won the 1888 Middleweight Championship of Ireland, and the 1890 Heavyweight Championship of Ireland. After moving to America he won the 1895 Heavyweight Championship of the World match by knocking out Steve O'Donnell in the first round. In 1896 Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Maher and took the Heavyweight title.
