Mike Farragher

Boxer

1871 – 1934

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Who was Mike Farragher?

Michael Joseph Farragher was a well-known welterweight boxer from Youngstown, Ohio. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Farragher faced opponents in venues such as New York City; Wheeling, West Virginia; Cleveland, Ohio; and Homestead, Pennsylvania.

Early in his career, journalists compared Farragher to legendary prizefighter James J. Corbett, in terms of both his physical appearance and fighting style.

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Born
Jan 2, 1871
Youngstown
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Youngstown
Died
Oct 21, 1934

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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