Yankee Sullivan
Professional Boxer, Boxer
1811 – 1856
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Who was Yankee Sullivan?
Yankee Sullivan, also known as Frank Murray and James Sullivan, was a bare-knuckle fighter and boxer. He was a prizefighting champion from 1851 to October 12, 1853. He considered himself to be the inheritor of Tom Hyer's title and lost any claim to that title after losing a fight to John Morrissey.
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- Born
- Mar 10, 1811
Ireland - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- County Kerry
- Died
- May 31, 1856
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on July 23, 2013
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