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Charles Henry "Jack" Blackburn (May 20, 1883 – April 24, 1942) was an American boxer and boxing trainer. Fighting in the first half of his career as a lightweight and later a welterweight, he was known for an exceptional defense and fought many men above his weight class, including six bouts with the great Sam Langford.
Boxers from Pittsburgh (14 P) Pages in category "Boxers from Pennsylvania" The following 51 pages are in this category, out of 51 total.
Heinz Field VIP Tent, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US: 43 Win 42–0–1 Ivan Orlando Bustos TKO 6 (8), 2:26: Jun 24, 2009 I.C. Light Amphitheater, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US: 42 Win 41–0–1 Shad Howard UD 8 Apr 25, 2008 Avalon Hotel, Erie, Pennsylvania, US: 41 Win 40–0–1 Oisin Fagan: SD 10 Mar 9, 2007 Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant ...
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Greb began his professional boxing career in 1913, fighting mostly around his hometown of Pittsburgh. [7] By 1915, he was fighting world-class opposition, notably Hall of Famer Tommy Gibbons and reigning middleweight champion George Chip , whom he faced twice during 1915–1916 in non-title fights.
He started boxing training early and after winning an amateur tournament at East Pittsburgh's Wilmerding Athletic Club was recognized to have boxing promise by local boxing mentor George Engel. [5] He began his amateur career as early as 1904, and in February 1905 had three round wins on points in Pittsburgh against Frank Walton, and James Harris.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Barry Bonds was touched in a way he didn't expect when the Pittsburgh Pirates called to let him know he was being inducted into the club's Hall of Fame. So when the moment ...
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