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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.
Although he appeared to be outclassed from the start, Flynn, the Pueblo fireman, rushed into clinch after clinch and succeeded in landing many blows on the champion at close quarters. McCarthy, however seemed to be in the pink of condition and was not affected by Flynn's hooks. (...)
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.
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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...
Fireman Jim Flynn was an American boxer who challenged for the World Heavyweight Title twice in the early 20th century. He is best known for knocking out Jack Dempsey in 1918, but also fought many other notable opponents such as Sam Langford and Willie Keeler.
Andrew Chiariglione, usually known as Fireman Jim Flynn, (24 December 1879 – 12 April 1935) was an American boxer of the early twentieth century. A native of Hoboken, New Jersey, Flynn's first recorded fight was in 1899, and in 1906 he was offered a title shot by heavyweight champion Tommy...
