2006-07-28 07:13:44 · 8 answers · asked by jgarbkk 1 in Sports ➔ Boxing
The Boston Strongboy John L Sullivan
2006-07-28 11:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by toughguy2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gentleman Jim Corbett was considered to be one of the finest boxers unit Muhammad Ali came onto the scene, 60 years later.
so he would be considered to be the first true boxer. He invented the speed bag and the jab.
John L Sullivan was considered the first man to be recognised as the first world heavyweight championship. Jim beat John L Sullivan.
2006-07-28 23:22:27 · answer #2 · answered by Bru 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big John. John L Sullivan. Sullivan was the first heavyweight champ after he KO'd Paddy Ryan. He lost his title to Gentleman Jim Corbett after not defending it for about 4 years. Just like Roy Jones, Mike Tyson, and, everybody else who runs, or, dodges opponents------ the end always comes in devastating fashion.
2006-07-28 18:32:24 · answer #3 · answered by Cash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first under modern rules was John L. Sullivan, you can find a lot of information about it at the link below:
2006-07-28 14:18:54 · answer #4 · answered by Matthew S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Floyd Patterson
2006-07-28 14:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by CJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do believe that was bare fisted fighter John Sullivan.
2006-07-28 14:49:55 · answer #6 · answered by kathy6500 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jack Dempsey!!
2006-07-30 14:25:38 · answer #7 · answered by Sister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dunno. Jack Johnson was the first black guy champ though.
2006-07-31 03:28:01 · answer #8 · answered by tyrone b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋