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Jack Sharkey

Jack Sharkey

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Born October 26, 1902 in Binghamton, New York, USA

Died August 17, 1994

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Jack Sharkey, who named himself for a former leading heavyweight, Sailor Tom Sharkey, was, like his prototype, a sailor before entering the ring. He became prominent in 1926-27 with victories over championship contenders Harry Wills, Mike McTigue, and Jim Maloney.

He was perhaps at his best in a controversial defeat by Jack Dempsey in New York City, July 21, 1927; Dempsey knocked out Sharkey in the seventh round while Sharkey was protesting an alleged foul blow.

In his first chance at the heavyweight championship in 1930, Sharkey lost to Schmeling on a foul. His subsequent victory over Schmeling was unpopular, many observers thinking that the loser deserved the win. Sharkey's loss of the title was also a matter of controversy: Carnera was widely believed to be backed by gangsters, who were suspected of fixing the fight. Sharkey retired from the ring in 1936. From 1924 to 1936 he had 55 bouts, winning 38, of which 15 were by knockouts.

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Primo Carnera: Le colosse aux pieds d'argile Poster

Primo Carnera: Le colosse aux pieds d'argile TV Movie2017Self

The Super Fight: Marciano vs. Ali Poster

The Super Fight: Marciano vs. Ali Documentary2005Self

Kings of the Ring TV Special2000

Joe Louis: For All Time Poster

Joe Louis: For All Time Documentary1984Self

NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt Poster

NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt TV Series1970Self

The Super Fight Poster

The Super Fight Feature Film1970Self

Legendary Champions Poster

Legendary Champions Documentary1968Self

World Heavyweight Championship Bout: Charles 'Sonny' Liston vs. Cassius Clay Poster

World Heavyweight Championship Bout: Charles 'Sonny' Liston vs. Cassius Clay TV Special1965Self - Guest

Wednesday Night Fights TV Series1955Self - Referee

The Big Fight: Jack Sharkey vs. Primo Carnera TV Special1954Self

They Were Champions Short Film1954Self

I've Got a Secret Poster

I've Got a Secret TV Series1952Self

Masquerade Party Poster

Masquerade Party TV Series1952Self - Mystery Guest

The Ed Sullivan Show Poster

The Ed Sullivan Show TV Series1948Self

Max Baer vs. Joe Louis Feature Film1935Self

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