Real name John H. Clark Name John Clark Nickname(s) Professor Role Boxer | Martial art Boxing Nationality Irish American Division Lightweight | |
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Born May 18, 1849Galway, Ireland ( 1849-05-18 ) Died July 26, 1922, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
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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.
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