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34 KOs
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2 NC
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Thomas "Sailor Tom" Sharkey (November 26, 1873 – April 17, 1953) was an Irish professional boxer who laid claim to the world heavyweight title by defeating Bob Fitzsimmons on December 2, 1896 in a highly controversial fight. Sharkey's recorded ring career spanned from 1893 to 1904. He is credited with having won 37 fights (with 34 KOs), 9 losses, 6 draws, and 2 no contests. In 1953, Sharkey was named in Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
He is notable for his bouts with heavyweight champions James J. Jeffries, "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, and Bob Fitzsimmons, fighting them each twice.
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Dundalk, IrelandNo professional bouts recorded
Bout-by-bout history is added as results are published and verified. The career record above is the official total.
