Joe Coburn
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Joe Coburn (July 29, 1835, in Middletown, County Armagh, Ireland – December 6, 1890, in New York City, New York) was an Irish-American boxer. In 1862 he claimed the Heavyweight Championship from John Carmel Heenan when Heenan refused to fight him.[2]
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Joe Coburn | |
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Born | Joseph Henry Coburn (1835-07-29)29 July 1835 Middletown County, Armagh, Ireland |
Died | 6 December 1890(1890-12-06) (aged 55) |
Nationality (legal) | Irish American Came to America around 1850 Settled in Queens, NY.[1] |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | 185 lb (84 kg)*, heavyweight division *Early career fought as middleweight weight range, 154-190 |
Height | 5 ft 9.25 in (1.76 m) Varies downward slightly in records |
Stance | Orthadox Right handed Used London Prize Ring Rules |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 10 * major professional bouts only[2] |
Wins | 4 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 3 |
No contests | 1 |
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