Tom Sharkey
Professional Boxer, Boxer
1873 – 1953
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Who was Tom Sharkey?
Tom 'Sailor Tom' Sharkey was a boxer who fought two fights with heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries. Sharkey's recorded ring career spanned from 1893 to 1904. He is credited with having won 40 fights, 7 losses, and 5 draws. Sharkey was named to the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
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- Born
- Nov 26, 1873
Dundalk - Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Profession
- Died
- Apr 17, 1953
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on July 23, 2013
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