People
James J. Jeffries
Biography:
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James Jackson Jeffries (April 15, 1875 – March 3, 1953) was an American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion.
He was known for his enormous strength and stamina. Using a technique taught to him by his trainer, former Welterweight and Middleweight Champion Tommy Ryan, Jeffries fought out of a crouch with his left arm extended forward. He was able to absorb tremendous punishment while wearing his opponents down. A natural left-hander, he possessed one-punch knockout power in his left hook, and brawled his way to the top of the rankings. He is perhaps most famous for being America's "Great White Hope", since the nation expected him to come... Read More
Movies:
Title | Release date |
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Mr. Celebrity as Self | 1941-10-10 |
Big City as Jim Jeffries | 1937-09-03 |
The Fighting Gentleman as Self - Referee | 1932-10-07 |
They Never Come Back as First Referee | 1932-05-10 |
The Midnight Patrol | 1932-04-10 |
One-Round Hogan as Tim Hogan | 1927-09-17 |
The Prince of Broadway as Self | 1926-01-01 |
Kid Speed as The Blacksmith | 1924-11-16 |
Jeffries, Jr. as James J. Jeffries | 1924-02-02 |
Jeffries-Johnson World's Championship Boxing Contest, Held at Reno, Nevada, July 4, 1910 as Himself | 1910-07-06 |
Jeffries Skipping the Rope | 1901-12-14 |
Jeffries Side Stepping and Wrestling | 1901-12-14 |
Jeffries Throwing the Medicine Ball | 1901-12-14 |
Jeffries Sparring with His Brother | 1901-12-14 |
Jeffries Exercising in His Gymnasium | 1901-12-14 |
Jeffries in His Training Quarters | 1901-06-01 |
Jeffries-Sharkey Contest | 1899-11-01 |