John Clark (boxer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Irish-American boxer, born 1849
Date of Birth: 18-May-1849
Place of Birth: Oughterard, Connacht, Ireland
Date of Death: 26-Jul-1922
Profession: boxer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About John Clark (boxer)
- John H.
- Clark (May 18, 1849 in Oughterard, County Galway – July 26, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an Irish-American boxer.
- He was born in Oughterard, County Galway, but spent most of childhood in England before moving to the United States.
- Clark was a clog and jig dancer before pursuing a career in prize-fighting.
- He was the Lightweight Champion of America for two streaks before losing to Arthur Chambers in 1879 following a 136-round bout.
- He owned a billiard hall and boxing school in Philadelphia.
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