Person

James J. Jeffries

Actor 1875-04-15 Carroll, Ohio, USA

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 h...

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Kid Speed

Kid Speed

1924 · The Blacksmith

Big City

Big City

1937 · Jim Jeffries

Jeffries-Johnson World's Championship Boxing Contest

Jeffries-Johnson World's Championship Boxing Contest

1910 · Self

They Never Come Back

They Never Come Back

1932 · First Referee

Jeffries, Jr.

Jeffries, Jr.

1924 · James J. Jeffries

Mr. Celebrity

Mr. Celebrity

1941 · Self

Jeffries in His Training Quarters

Jeffries in His Training Quarters

1901 · Movie

The Prince of Broadway

The Prince of Broadway

1926 · Self

The Midnight Patrol

The Midnight Patrol

1932 · Movie

One-Round Hogan

One-Round Hogan

1927 · Tim Hogan

The Fighting Gentleman

The Fighting Gentleman

1932 · Self - Referee

Jeffries Skipping the Rope

Jeffries Skipping the Rope

1901 · Movie

Jeffries-Sharkey Contest

Jeffries-Sharkey Contest

1899 · Movie

Jeffries Throwing the Medicine Ball

1901 · Movie

Beau Broadway

1928 · Gunner O'Brien

Jeffries Sparring with His Brother

1901 · Movie

Jeffries Exercising in His Gymnasium

1901 · Movie

Jeffries Side Stepping and Wrestling

1901 · Movie