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  1. Profil in der BoxRec-Datenbank. John Lawrence Sullivan (* 15. Oktober 1858 in Roxbury, Boston; † 2. Februar 1918 in Abington, Massachusetts) war ein US-amerikanischer Boxer. Er ging als erster offiziell geführter Schwergewichtsweltmeister in die Boxgeschichte ein.

  2. John Lawrence Sullivan (October 15, 1858 – February 2, 1918), known simply as John L. among his admirers, and dubbed the "Boston Strong Boy" by the press, was an American boxer. He is recognized as the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing , de facto reigning from February 7, 1882, to September 7, 1892.

  3. 1. Apr. 2024 · The riveting story of John L. Sullivan, boxing's first heavyweight champion and the last of the bare-knuckle fighters. Discover the life, legacy, and the uns...

  4. 10. Apr. 2024 · John L. Sullivan (born Oct. 15, 1858, Roxbury, Mass., U.S.—died Feb. 2, 1918, Abington, Mass.) was an American professional boxer, one of the most popular heavyweight champions and a symbol of the bareknuckle era of boxing. (Read Gene Tunney’s 1929 Britannica essay on boxing.)

  5. 17. Dez. 2019 · John Lawrence Sullivan, also known as the Boston Strong Boy, in his prime. He was recognized as the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing from February 7, 1882 to 1892, and is generally recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing under the London Prize Ring rules. Share This Article.

  6. John L. Sullivan was a boxing immortal, the link between bare knuckles and glove fighting, and the first great American sports idol. From an early age, Sullivan showed great proficiency with his fists. As a teenager, he would fight in Boston barrooms, issuing a challenge that he “could lick any man in the house.”.

  7. 2. Feb. 2010 · A versatile athlete, Sullivan played semi-pro baseball in the Boston area. The Cincinnati Red Stockings offered him a contract, which he declined. From an early age, Sullivan showed great proficiency with his fists. As a teenager, he would fight in Boston barrooms, issuing a challenge that he “could lick any man in the house.”.