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Tom Hyer (January 1 1819 – June 26 1864) was an American bare-knuckle boxer. He was a champion of boxing in America from September 9 1841 to 1851.Hyer was born in New York in 1819. His father Jacob had also been a prizefighter. Hyer was recognized as a champion of boxing after a 101-round victory over Country McCloskey at Caldwell’s Landing New York on September 9 1841.
