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Joseph Francis Hagan (better known as Philadelphia Jack O'Brien) (January 17, 1878 – November 12, 1942) was an American world light heavyweight boxing champion in 1905 when he defeated Bob Fitzsimmons for the universal world title.
"Jack O'Brien tonight defeated Jack Blackburn, colored, in a six round bout before the National Athletic Club. O'Brien knocked Blackburn down in the opening round and in the final round had the colored man hanging on to avoid punishment. The bout was one of the fastest ever seen in this city."
World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee. Name: Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. Birth Name: Joseph Francis Anthony Hagen. Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Died: 1942-11-12 (Age:64) Stance: Orthodox. Height: 179cm. Reach: 185cm. Referee: Record. Pro Boxer: Record. Manager: Harry Pollock.
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien was one of the most colorful fighters of the early twentieth century. A showman and a shrewd self-publicist, O'Brien was a great boxer as well. His strong left jab and solid right were complemented by his skill at blocking punches and countering attacks.
Joseph Francis Hagan (better known as Philadelphia Jack O'Brien) (January 17, 1878 – November 12, 1942) was an American world light heavyweight boxing champion in 1905 when he defeated Bob Fitzsimmons for the universal world title.
Info about the boxer Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, debut 1896-12-14. Total bouts 116, won 92, lost 6, draw 14
Biography: Philadelphia Jack O'Brien was an American boxer that became world light heavyweight boxing champion in 1905 after defeating Bob Fitzsimmons. He is known for abandoning this title to then fight in the heavyweight class.
