News about John Lawrence Sullivan
John L Sullivan was an actor, sportswriter, and baseball star who competed in 80-round bouts with bare knuckle, adored his booze and broads. Mail Sport follows the ORIGINAL world heavyweight champion
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December 20, 2023
JEFF POWELL, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: As today's top-tier procrastinate throne for months to decide whether or not they will fight each other, the time has come to search for John L Sullivan. Of course, not the great man in person. He died more than a hundred years ago. But first to find the spirit that inspired the last bareknuckle world heavyweight champion, who went on to become the first glove holder of the most coveted of all sporting awards. With his fists, he was punished by millions for the demise of all-comers. Lionized for his lurid escapades outside the arena. Courageous in brutal battles that might go on and on for three to four hours.