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 |