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Article: JACK SHARKEY, BOXING CHAMPION AS HEAVYWEIGHT IN 1930S; AT 91
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- August 19, 1994
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%EC%Jack Sharkey of Beverly, heavyweight champion of the world
more than half a century ago and a favorite of fight fans ever since,
died Wednesday in Beverly Hospital. He was 91.
Mr. Sharkey wrested the heavyweight title from Germany's Max
Schmeling in a 15-round decision on the night of June 21, 1932, only
to lose it to Italy's Primo Carnera in a sixth round knockout June
28, 1933.
Three years and several tumultuous bouts later, he fought his last
fight. That was in 1936 when he was KO'd by an up-and-coming Joe
Louis in the third round. He was 33.
Over the years, "The Boston Gob," as he was known, fought 55 bouts
-- winning 37, losing 13 with five draws. He was the only fighter
ever to ...