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Andrew Chiariglione (24 December 1879 – 12 April 1935), usually known as Fireman Jim Flynn, was an American boxer of the early twentieth century who twice attempted to take the World Heavyweight Title without success.
Although he appeared to be outclassed from the start, Flynn, the Pueblo fireman, rushed into clinch after clinch and succeeded in landing many blows on the champion at close quarters. McCarthy, however seemed to be in the pink of condition and was not affected by Flynn's hooks.
Feb 8, 2017 · Monday, Feb. 13, is the 100th anniversary of one of the most curious fights in the annals of boxing. On this date in 1917, at Murray, Utah, future heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey was knocked out in the opening round by Fireman Jim Flynn, a journeyman who had won only ten of his last 32 fights.
165-188 lbs. Flynn was a short, squat, sturdy light heavyweight who fought anyone, regardless of their weight; He was tough, clever and game; During his career, he tangled with some of the greatest names in boxing history - Jack Johnson, Jack Dempsey, Sam Langford, Tommy Burns, "Philadelphia" Jack O'Brien, Luther McCarty, Jack Root, George ...
Andrew Chiariglione, usually known as Fireman Jim Flynn, (24 December 1879 – 12 April 1935) was an American boxer of the early twentieth century. A native of Hoboken, New Jersey, Flynn's first recorded fight was in 1899, and in 1906 he was offered a title shot by heavyweight champion Tommy...
Jan 14, 2023 · Jack Johnson vs. Fireman Jim Flynn (2nd meeting) Once again a Jack Johnson Upload! Here is a playlist of Colorized Footage of Johnson: • Jack Johnson "Galveston Giant" Full C... ...more. Jack...
Andrew Chiariglione (24 December 1879 – 12 April 1935), usually known as Fireman Jim Flynn, was an American boxer of the early twentieth century who twice attempted to take the World Heavyweight Title without success.
A high percentage of boxing fans at the turn of the century were of Irish descent, so when Andrew began boxing as a professional in 1899, he took the ring name Fireman Jim Flynn. He stood just over 5’10” and weighed around 180 pounds.
He emerged from the railroad yards of Pueblo, Colorado, to gain fame in the ring--eventually challenging reigning champion Tommy Burns in 1906 for the World Heavyweight Title, and again in 1912 against then champ Jack Johnson. In 1917 he became the first and only man to KO future champ Jack Dempsey.
Flynn turned to the referee and said "I wish I was as clever as this nigger" a moment before Johnson dropped him. Flynn was revived in his corner. Weights provided by the San Francisco Call. Denver Rocky Mountain News reported that Ross gave the far more experienced Flynn "the fight of his life".
