| Jimmy Britt | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | James Edward Britt |
| Nickname(s) | none |
| Rated at | 127-137 lbs |
| Nationality | United States Of America |
| Born | August 5, 1879 San Francisco, California |
| Died | January 21, 1940 (aged 60) |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 23 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 2 |
Jimmy Britt (October 5, 1879, in San Francisco, California – January 21, 1940) was a boxer from 1902 to 1909. He fought Joe Gans twice for the World lightweight title but lost both bouts.
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After retiring from boxing in 1909, Britt toured the United States as a vaudeville performer, then later worked as a WPA superintendent.
Britt died of a heart attack in his San Francisco home on January 21, 1940.
Britt was elected to the Ring Magazine hall of fame in 1976.