John Lawrence Sullivan (October 15 1858 – February 2 1918) also known as the Boston Strong Boy was recognized as the first Heavyweight Champion of gloved boxing from February 7 1882 to 1892 and is generally recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing under the London Prize Ring Rules. He was the first American athlete to earn over one million dollars.[citation needed]
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height (cm)
1.524
birth date
1858-10-15
birth place
Roxbury Boston, Massachusetts, United States
death date
1918-02-02
death place
Abington Massachusetts, Massachusetts, Mattapan, United States
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