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Jack Sharkey (born Joseph Paul Zukauskas, Lithuanian: Juozas Povilas Žukauskas, October 26, 1902 – August 17, 1994) was a Lithuanian-American boxer who held the NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring heavyweight titles from 1932 to 1933.
Jack Sharkey was an American world heavyweight-boxing champion from June 21, 1932, when he defeated Max Schmeling in 15 rounds at Long Island City, N.Y., until June 29, 1933, when he was knocked out by Primo Carnera in six rounds in New York City.
Aug 19, 1994 · Jack Sharkey, the bantering, cocksure boxer who captured the world heavyweight championship in an unlikely victory over Max Schmeling in 1932 and relinquished it a year and eight days later...
May 18, 2023 · A fast and well-schooled fighter with no lack of heart and determination, Jack Sharkey is nonetheless overshadowed by the other heavyweight champions of his era. Sharkey's indefatigable willingness to fight any opponent is best illustrated by his distinction in being the only man to have faced both Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis in prizefights.
Sharkey, nicknamed The Boston Gob, was the only man to fight Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis. After he retired, he became an outstanding fly fisherman who teamed up with Ted Williams to promote the sport. Along the way, it was a a controversial fight that inspired the phrase, We wuz robbed.
Highlights of the former Heavyweight champion of the world, the boston gob, Jack Sharkey.Jack Sharkey - Was an american boxer who competed from 1924 to 1936,...
"Jack Sharkey and referee 'Gunboat' Smith shared credit today for providing the finest heavyweight fight since Jack Dempsey's unforgettable brawl with Luis F...
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