Jack Britton
Professional Boxer, Boxer
1885 – 1962
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Who was Jack Britton?
Jack Britton was three-time world welterweight boxing champion, born William J. Breslin in Clinton, New York. His professional career lasted for 25 years beginning in 1905. The website boxrec.com lists his record as 239 wins, 57 losses and 44 draws, including newspaper decisions. He holds the world record for the number of title bouts fought in a career with 37, many against his arch-rival, Ted "Kid" Lewis.
Ernest Hemingway's short story "Fifty Grand" is based on the Jack Britton/Mickey Walker fight in Madison Square Garden on November 1, 1922.
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- Born
- Oct 14, 1885
United States of America - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Mar 27, 1962
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on July 23, 2013
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