John Clark
Professional Boxer, Boxer
1849 – 1922
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Who was John Clark?
John H. Clark 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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- Born
- May 18, 1849
Galway - Ethnicity
- Irish American
- Profession
- Lived in
- County Galway
- Died
- Jul 26, 1922
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on July 23, 2013
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