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Jack Blackburn

About 300 bouts

North Philly - Lightweight

Born in KY but built his fine pro career in Philly. Though only 135 lbs often faced bigger men including heavies. Battled Gans, O'Brien, Langford, Greb & more. Career interrupted with a jail stint for mur-der. Was later Joe Louis' trainer.

Born: 5/03/1883 - Died 4/24/42

 
 
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Active 1901-23: Fought in and around Philly more than 100 times

 

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