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Peter Maher (born 16 March 1869 in Gunnode Tuam County Galway Ireland – 22 July 1940 in Baltimore Maryland) was an Irish-American boxer known for his powerful punch. Early in his career Maher won the 1888 Middleweight Championship of Ireland and the 1890 Heavyweight Championship of Ireland. After moving to the United States he won the 1895 Heavyweight Championship of the World match by knocking out Steve O’Donnell in the first round.
