Dominick McCaffrey (born September 24, 1863 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – December 29, 1926) was an American boxer of Irish descent.
Dominick McCaffrey | |
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| Born | Dominick McCaffrey September 24, 1863 |
| Died | December 29, 1926 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | American |
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| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
McCaffrey was a popular boxer during his time, often noted for fighting much larger heavyweights. In 1885 he lost the Heavyweight Championship to John L. Sullivan. Following retirement, McCaffrey became the boxing instructor at the Manhattan Athletic Club in New York, New York.[1] McCaffrey was managed by Billy O'Brien, a well known sports authority and one time pugilist in his own right[2][3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone. http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/barry-j.htm Retrieved Feb. 21, 2007.
- ^ "Death of Billy O'Brien". The Sun (New York, NY). January 14, 1891. p. 3. Retrieved January 21, 2010.
- ^ "Another Sport Goes Over". The Morning Call (San Francisco). January 20, 1891. p. 2. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Dominick McCaffrey from BoxRec (registration required)
- McCaffrey's Record at Cyber Boxing Zone
- 1884 Newspaper Clipping
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