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Andrew Chiariglione (24 December 1879 – 12 April 1935), usually known as Fireman Jim Flynn, was an American boxer of the early twentieth century who twice attempted to take the World Heavyweight Title without success.
Decision for Flynn in the Los Angeles Herald, San Francisco Call and Salt Lake Herald. In a bloody and gruelling contest dominated by the Pueblo Fireman, Johnson nearly had Flynn out in the 8th round but for the bell.
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Jan 14, 2023 · 4.2K views 1 year ago #boxinghistory #lifestories #halloffame. Jack Johnson vs. Fireman Jim Flynn (2nd meeting) Once again a Jack Johnson Upload! Here is a playlist of Colorized Footage of...
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Monday, Feb. 13, is the 100th anniversary of one of the most curious fights in the annals of boxing. On this date in 1917, at Murray, Utah, future heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey was knocked out in the opening round by Fireman Jim Flynn, a journeyman who had won only ten of his last 32 fights.
He emerged from the railroad yards of Pueblo, Colorado, to gain fame in the ring--eventually challenging reigning champion Tommy Burns in 1906 for the World Heavyweight Title, and again in 1912 against then champ Jack Johnson. In 1917 he became the first and only man to KO future champ Jack Dempsey.
Flynn was a short, squat, sturdy light heavyweight who fought anyone, regardless of their weight; He was tough, clever and game; During his career, he tangled with some of the greatest names in boxing history - Jack Johnson, Jack Dempsey, Sam Langford, Tommy Burns, "Philadelphia" Jack O'Brien, Luther McCarty, Jack Root, George Gardner, Ed ...
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LaFontise is billed as the Lightweight Champion of Montana. National Police Gazette, March 24, 1900. Local The Anaconda Standard mentions no titles or weights. Flynn down once in the 3rd, and twice in the 4th round, when the referee stops the fight.
