John Clark (boxer) facts for kids
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| Real name | John H. Clark |
| Nickname(s) | Professor |
| Rated at | Lightweight |
| Nationality | Irish American |
| Born | May 18, 1849 Galway, Ireland |
| Died | July 26, 1922 (aged 73) |
John H. Clark (born May 18, 1849, died July 26, 1922) was a famous Irish-American boxer. He was born in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland. He spent much of his childhood in England before moving to the United States. Before becoming a boxer, John Clark was a talented dancer. He performed clog and jig dances. He later became the Lightweight Champion of America twice. He lost his title to Arthur Chambers in 1879 after a very long fight. Clark also owned a billiard hall and a boxing school in Philadelphia.
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John Clark's Early Life
John H. Clark was born on May 18, 1849. His birthplace was Oughterard, County Galway, in Ireland. As a child, he moved to England and lived there for many years. Later, he traveled across the ocean to the United States. He eventually settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
From Dancer to Champion Boxer
Before he became a well-known boxer, John Clark was famous for his dancing. He was skilled in clog dancing and jig dancing. These are traditional forms of dance. After his dancing career, Clark decided to become a professional boxer. He was known for his skills in the ring.
Becoming Lightweight Champion
John Clark became the Lightweight Champion of America not once, but twice! This means he was considered the best boxer in his weight class. His fights were often very long and tough. One of his most famous fights was against Arthur Chambers in 1879. This fight lasted for an incredible 136 rounds. Clark lost this fight, which meant he lost his championship title.
Life After Boxing
After his boxing career, John Clark continued to be involved in the sport. He opened his own businesses in Philadelphia. He owned a billiard hall, which is a place where people play pool. He also ran a boxing school. Here, he could teach younger boxers everything he knew about the sport.
See also
- List of bare-knuckle boxers
