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James John Corbett

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American boxer (1866-1933)

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James John Corbett was an American professional boxer and a World Heavyweight Champion, best known as the only man who ever defeated John L. Sullivan.

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The 1897 boxing match vs FitzsimmonsThe 1897 boxing match vs FitzsimmonsCorbett training for his fight with JeffriesCorbett training for his fight with JeffriesCover art of 1892 book Our Jim the World's ChampionCover art of 1892 book Our Jim the World's ChampionCorbett applying acting makeupCorbett applying acting makeupSigned sketches of John J Corbett by Manuel Rosenberg for the Cincinnati Post 1922Signed sketches of John J Corbett by Manuel Rosenberg for the Cincinnati Post 1922Advertising for The Midnight Man (1919).Advertising for The Midnight Man (1919).

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1990International Boxing Hall of Fame

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About this person

James John Corbett was an American professional boxer and a World Heavyweight Champion, best known as the only man who ever defeated John L. Sullivan. Despite a career spanning only 20 bouts, Corbett faced the best competition his era had to offer, squaring off with a total of nine fighters who would later be enshrined alongside him in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

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United States
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Athletes
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Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1866 to 1933 · aged 66
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