Eddie Connolly (boxer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian boxer
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Place of Birth: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
About Eddie Connolly (boxer)
- Eddie Connolly (November 18, 1876 – January 1, 1936) was a Canadian born boxer who took the World Welterweight Championship in a twenty-five round points decision on June 5, 1900 against reigning champion Matty Matthews at the Seaside Athletic Club in Brooklyn, New York.
- Earlier in his career, he took both the Canadian Featherweight Title, and the British Empire World Lightweight Title.
- He was exceptional to have fought for titles in three weight divisions, and to have fought in both lightweight and welterweight divisions for World Championships.
- His primary and best known manager was Billy Roche, who also managed champion "Mysterious" Billy Smith.
- He was also managed by Abe Pollack and by Eddie Kelly during his fights in England.
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