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Who was the first world heavyweight boxing champion?

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Who was the first world heavyweight boxing champion?
posted Jul 6, 2017 by Subhajit Maity

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John L. Sullivan was the first world heavyweight boxing champion. He also known as the "Boston Strong Boy", was an Irish-American boxer recognized as the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing, holding the title from February 7, 1882, to 1892. He is generally recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing under the London Prize Ring Rules.

John L. Sullivan** was the first world heavyweight boxing champion.

answer Jul 26, 2017 by Anand Huded
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