On This Day In Boxing History!
1933, James J. Corbett, 66, Dies!
James J. Corbett
Born: September 1st, 1866
Birth Name: James John Corbett
Residence: San Francisco, California
Birth Place: San Francisco, California
Pro-Debut: July 3rd, 1886
Alias: Gentleman Jim
Division: Heavyweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6′ 1″
Reach: 73″
Bouts: 20
Rounds: 232
Ko’s: 25%
Record: 11-4-3, 5Ko’s
Died: Age 66, February 18th,1933
February 18th
1908: Battling Battalino born.
1930: Jack (Kid) Berg KO11 Mushy Callahan
1933: James J. Corbett, 66, dies.
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