James J. Corbett — American Athlete born on September 01, 1866, died on February 18, 1933

James John "Gentleman Jim" Corbett was an American professional boxer and a former World Heavyweight Champion, best known as the man who defeated the great John L. Sullivan. Despite a career spanning only 24 bouts, Corbett faced the best competition his era had to offer; squaring off with a total of nine fighters who would later be enshrined alongside him in the International Boxing Hall of Fame... (wikipedia)

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