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John L. Sullivan was credited as a boxer. John L. Sullivan was born on October 15, 1858 in Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States. Death is recorded on February 2, 1918, at the age of 59. Listed accolades include International Boxing Hall of Fame (1990). The listed height was 179 cm.
My Take
John L. Sullivan was the kind of figure who makes you stop and think about what "tough" actually meant before the modern world softened everything up. The Boston Strong Boy came out of Roxbury in the 1870s and punched his way through an era when bare knuckles were still the norm, eventually becoming the last recognized bare-knuckle heavyweight champion and the first gloved one — that's a transition so enormous it's hard to wrap your head around. He reigned from 1882 to 1892, a full decade at the top, and his name alone was enough to fill any room he walked into. Sure, he was famously larger than life off the canvas too, but the sheer physical dominance and showmanship he brought to boxing basically invented the celebrity athlete. His 1990 Hall of Fame induction felt overdue — legend doesn't even cover it.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John L. Sullivan
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・L・サリバン
- Reading
- じょん・L・さりばん
- Born
- October 15, 1858 – February 2, 1918
- Origin
- Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States
- Height
- 179 cm
- Occupation
- boxer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1990 International Boxing Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John L. Sullivan born?
Born October 15, 1858.
When did John L. Sullivan die?
Died February 2, 1918, aged 59.
Where was John L. Sullivan from?
John L. Sullivan was from Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States.
What did John L. Sullivan do?
John L. Sullivan worked as boxer.
How tall was John L. Sullivan?
John L. Sullivan was 179 cm.