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Daniel Mendoza the First Jewish Boxing Champion
Daniel Mendoza, or Mendoza the Jew as he proudly billed himself, was a professional Jewish boxer from the East End of London who developed the art of scientific boxing.
Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali Visits Ireland
Muhammad Ali, aka Cassius Clay, returned to Ireland to visit the town where his ancestor, Abe Grady was born and raised. Abe left Ireland in the 1860s to emigrate to USA.
Vernon Forrest Dead Aged 38
Vernon 'the Viper' Forrest was an extremely accomplished boxer. He has become the latest boxing tragedy of 2009.
Arturo Gatti Dead Aged 37
Arturo Gatti, best known for his three matches against 'Irish' Micky Ward was found dead on Saturday night in Brazil. Police have now labelled this a suicide.
Ingemar Johansson, "The Hammer of Thor" Dies
A former world heavy weight boxing champion, Johansson passed away on the 30th January. The colourful man became the first European to win the crown in 25 years.
Heavyweight Boxer Jem Mace
Jem Mace boxed in both the bareknuckle era and under Queensbury rules. He was the first world heavyweight champion and was still fighting at the age of fifty nine