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James J. Jeffries
- Born
- Apr 15, 1875 · Aged 77
- Died
- Mar 3, 1953
- Place of birth
- Carroll, Ohio, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 18
- TV credits
- 0
- Directing credits
- 1
Also known as (4)
- Jim Jefferies
- J. J. Jeffries
- Jack Jeffries
- Jim Jeffries
Biography
James Jackson Jeffries (April 15, 1875 – March 3, 1953) was an American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion. He was known for his enormous strength and stamina. Using a technique taught to him by his trainer, former Welterweight and Middleweight Champion Tommy Ryan, Jeffries fought out of a crouch with his left arm extended forward. He was able to absorb tremendous punishment while wearing his opponents down. A natural left-hander, he possessed one-punch knockout power in his left hook, and brawled his way to the top of the rankings. He is perhaps most famous for being…
