James J. Jeffries
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James Jackson Jeffries (April 15, 1875 – March 3, 1953) was an American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion. He was known for his enormous strength and stamina. Using a technique taught to him by his trainer, former Welterweight and Middleweight Champion Tommy Ryan, Jeffries fought out of a crouch with his left arm extended forward. He was able to absorb tremendous punishment while wearing his opponents down. A natural left-hander, he possessed one-punch knockout power in his left hook, and brawled his way to the top of the rankings. He is perhaps most famous for being America's…
Also known as
Jim Jefferies · J. J. Jeffries · Jack Jeffries · Jim Jeffries
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Mr. Celebrity
1941 · Movie
Big City
1937 · Movie
The Midnight Patrol
1932 · Movie
The Fighting Gentleman
1932 · Movie
They Never Come Back
1932 · Movie
Beau Broadway
1928 · Movie
Kid Speed
1924 · Movie
Jeffries, Jr.
1924 · Movie
The Prince of Broadway
1926 · Movie
One-Round Hogan
1927 · Movie
Jeffries Skipping the Rope
1901 · Movie
Jeffries-Johnson World's Championship Boxing Contest
1910 · Movie