| Arthur Chambers | |
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| Real name | Arthur Chambers |
| Rated at | Lightweight |
| Nationality | English |
| Born | December 6, 1846 Lancashire, England |
| Died | April 8, 1923 (aged 76) |
Arthur Chambers (born December 6, 1846 in Salford, Lancashire, England – April 8, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an Anglo-American boxer.
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Following his service in the Royal Navy, Chambers began his boxing career in 1864, and moved to the United States in 1871.[1] In 1872 he won the Lightweight Championship of America by defeating Billy Edwards in 26 rounds, and again in 1879 by defeating John Clark in the 136th round. He was elected to the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame in 1954 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000.[2]
Following his boxing career Chambers operated a boxing gym and saloon in Philadelphia. He was the chief financial backer of heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan.
Chambers took a two-year hiatus from boxing in 1877 due to the amputation of the middle finger on his left hand.[1]