Jem Carney
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Jem "Jim" Carney (born November 5, 1856 in Birmingham, England — died September 8, 1941) was an 1880s English Lightweight Champion.
Professional career
Carney began boxing in 1878 and won the English lightweight championship on December 20, 1884 by beating Jake Hyams after a 45-round fight that lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes.[1]
Death
Carney died on September 8, 1941 in London, England.
Honors
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame: The Class of 2006.
References
- ↑ IBHOF / Jem Carney at www.ibhof.com
External links
- IBHOF Bio [1]
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