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John Clark

PROMOTER

Irish-born former bare-knuckle fighter who fought for the lightweight championship began hosting saloon fights after his boxing career ended. One of the first "promoters" in the city and eventually the proprietor of the American Athletic Club, staging  professional exhibition bouts during the 1880's and 1890's.

Born: 5/18/1849 - Died: 7/26/1922

 
 
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Active as a promoter in the 1880's and 1890's.

 

 

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