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Jul 1, 2024 · On January 1, 1898, the consolidation plan went into effect, joining the largest city in the nation (Manhattan) with the fourth-largest (Brooklyn) and throwing in Queens, Staten Island, and...
Jun 16, 2024 · The Corbett–Fitzsimmons Fight was a 100-minute documentary filmed on 63mm nitrate film, covering the world heavyweight title fight between James J. Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons on March 17th, 1897. It was screened on May 22nd of the same year at Madison Square Garden, the first showing of a feature film in history.
Jul 5, 2024 · A former – and, in his prime, formidable – heavyweight champion who had beaten Tom Sharkey, Bob Fitzsimmons, James J. Corbett twice each, had retired in 1904 with an unbeaten record.
2 days ago · Bob Fitzsimmons won the Middleweight Title on January 14, 1891, in New Orleans, LA, against "Nonpareil" Jack Dempsey. During his career, Fitzsimmons held the Middleweight (1891-1894), Light Heavyweight (1903-1905), and Heavyweight (1896, 1897-1899) titles.
Jul 7, 2024 · The pair exchanged knockdowns in a shootout before Moorer prevailed to become the first southpaw heavyweight titleholder, as well as one of only four men – alongside Bob Fitzsimmons, Michael Spinks and Roy Jones Jr. – to have won light heavyweight and heavyweight belts.
4 days ago · Wyatt Earp gained renown when he was chosen as referee of the Tom Sharkey-Bob Fitzsimmons fight in San Francisco. Earp wore a six-shooter in the ring, and no protest was heard after his...
2 days ago · Billy Conn was light heavyweight champion, but abandoned the title to campaign for the heavyweight crown. Bob Fitzsimmons also was light heavyweight champ, but got that title only after losing the heavyweight title.
