James J. Jeffries
Professional Boxer, Boxer
1875 – 1953
Who was James J. Jeffries?
James Jackson Jeffries was an American professional boxer and former World Heavyweight Champion.
He was known for his enormous strength and stamina. Using a technique taught to him by his trainer, former Welterweight and Middleweight Champion Tommy Ryan, Jeffries fought out of a crouch with his left arm extended forward. He was able to absorb tremendous punishment while wearing his opponents down. A natural left-hander, he possessed one-punch knockout power in his left hook.
Jeffries stood 6 ft 1 ¹⁄₂ in tall and weighed 225 pounds in his prime. He could run 100 yards in just over ten seconds, and could high jump over 6 feet.
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- Born
- Apr 15, 1875
Carroll - Also known as
- James Jeffries
- James Jackson Jeffries
- Jack Jeffries
- Jim Jeffries
- Jim Jefferies
- J.J. Jeffries
- The Boilermaker
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Mar 3, 1953
Burbank - Resting place
- Inglewood Park Cemetery
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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