John Clark (boxer)

John Clark

Clark in ca. 1882
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Real name John H. Clark
Nickname(s) Professor
Rated at Lightweight
Nationality Irish American
Born May 18, 1849
Galway, Ireland
Died July 26, 1922 (aged 73)

John H. Clark (May 18, 1849 in Oughterard, County Galway – July 26, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an Irish-American boxer. He was born in Oughterard, County Galway, but spent most of 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