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person_profile-James J. Jeffries

James J. Jeffries Died at age: 77

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

James J. Jeffries

Date of Birth:

Apr 15, 1875

Country of birth:

USA

Died:

Mar 03, 1953

Biography of

James J. Jeffries

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    James Jackson Jeffries (April 15, 1875 – March 3, 1953) was an American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion.

    He was known for his enormous strength and stamina. Using a technique taught to him by his trainer, former Welterweight and Middleweight Champion Tommy Ryan, Jeffries fought out of a crouch with his left arm extended forward. He was able to absorb tremendous punishment while wearing his opponents down. A natural left-hander, he possessed one-punch knockout power in his left hook, and brawled his way to the top of the rankings. He is perhaps most famous for being America's "Great White Hope", since the nation expected him to come out of his retirement to beat the African-American boxer Jack Johnson, who was at the time the Heavyweight Champion.

    Jeffries stood 6 ft 1 1⁄2 in (1.87 m) tall and weighed 225 pounds (102 kg) in his prime. He could run 100 yards (91 m) in just over ten seconds, and could high jump over 6 feet (180 cm).

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James J. Jeffries

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Filmography of

James J. Jeffries

Found 8 Movies in total

Mr. Celebrity

Self ( Actor )

... 1941

Big City

Jim Jeffries ( Actor )

... 1937

The Fighting Gentleman

Self - Referee ( Actor )

... 1932

They Never Come Back

First Referee ( Actor )

... 1932

... 1932

One-Round Hogan

Tim Hogan ( Actor )

... 1927

... 1910

... 1899