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Terry McGovern

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American boxer (1880-1918)

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Terrible Terry McGovern was an American professional boxer who held the World Bantamweight and Featherweight Championships. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania as Joseph Terrence McGovern. Through most of his career he was managed by Sam H. Harris, who remained a lifelong friend.

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Portrait of McGovernPortrait of McGovernGeorge DixonGeorge DixonYoung Corbett IIYoung Corbett IIVaudeville poster of McGovern, managed by Sam H. HarrisVaudeville poster of McGovern, managed by Sam H. Harris

Awards 1

1990International Boxing Hall of Fame

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Terrible Terry McGovern was an American professional boxer who held the World Bantamweight and Featherweight Championships. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania as Joseph Terrence McGovern. Through most of his career he was managed by Sam H. Harris, who remained a lifelong friend. Many boxing historians considered McGovern's greatest attributes his punching ability and signature charges rather than his boxing style or defensive technique. That the majority of his wins were by knockout speaks to the power of his punch.

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United States
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Athlete
Status
deceased
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Lived 1880 to 1918 · aged 37
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