Philadelphia Jack O'Brien
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Joseph Francis Hagan (better known as Philadelphia Jack O'Brien) (January 17, 1878 – November 12, 1942) was light heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
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[edit] Personal
Born in Philadelphia, Hagan was the older brother to John T. Hagan, a.k.a. Young Jack O'Brien and the cousin of heavyweight boxer Jack Rowan.
[edit] Professional Boxing Career
Hagan turned pro in the 1890's and won the World Light Heavyweight title with a win over Bob Fitzsimmons in 1905, but vacated the title shortly after. In 1906 he drew with World Heavyweight Title holder Tommy Burns, and lost a decision in a rematch the following year. In 1909 he lost to World Middleweight Title holder Stanley Ketchel, and lost via TKO in a rematch later that year.
[edit] Exhibitions
Known Exhibitions fought by O'Brien:
- 1909-8-20 EX4 Dick Gilbert, Denver, CO
- 1909-2-11 EX4 Anthony J. Drexel Biddle, Philadelphia, PA
- 1909-1-04 EX2 Fred Cooley, Washington S.C. Philadelphia, PA
- 1909-1-04 EX2 Jack Reed, Washington S.C. Philadelphia, PA
- 1909-1-04 EX2 Jack Cooper, Washington S.C. Philadelphia, PA
- 1908-9-23 EX4 Anthony J. Drexel Biddle, Philadelphia, PA
- 1908-4-04 EX4 Anthony J. Drexel Biddle, Philadelphia, PA
- 1902-3-26 EX Jack McCann, Reading, PA
- 1902-3-26 EX2 Morris Mahoney, Reading, PA
[edit] Life After Boxing
Hagan is believed to have managed a gym at 1658 Broadway, NY, in the late 1920s/early 1930s. (See the Dec. 24, 1931 New York Times)
He was the chief second to Jack Dempsey at the 1926 Dempsey-Tunney bout in Philadelphia
Hagan was elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1987.
| Preceded by Bob Fitzsimmons |
World Light Heavyweight Champion 20 Dec 1905–1905 Abandoned |
Succeeded by Jack Dillon |
