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George Gardiner (March 17, 1877 – July 8, 1954) was a famous Irish boxer in America who was the first undisputed World Light Heavyweight Champion. He held claims to both the World Middleweight Title as well as the World Heavyweight Title.
"Schreck made some pretense of boxing but put little force in his blows. Gardner acted like a man in a trance and made only a few feeble attempts to land a blow. It was the worst exhibition ever held at the club and the spectators hissed and hooted the boxers till they left the ring.
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Feb 9, 2010 · During his career, Gardner defeated such men as Joe Walcott, Peter Maher, Marvin Hart, Jack Root, George Byers, Frank Craig, Jim Jeffords, Billy Stift and Jack Moffatt. George was a brother of Jimmy Gardner and Billy Gardner, both boxers. Gardner-Root 1903 Fight Video Clip.
- July 8 1954; Chicago, Illinois
- 155-175 lbs
- 5-11 3/4
In November 1903, Fitzsimmons made history by defeating World Light Heavyweight Champion George Gardiner (also known as Gardner) by a decision in 20 rounds, becoming the first boxer to win titles in three weight-divisions.
Birth Name: George Gardiner. Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA. Birthplace: Lisdoonvarna, Ireland. Died: 1954-07-08 (Age:77) Stance: Orthodox. Height: 179cm. Reach: 193cm. Pro Boxer: Record.
Feb 14, 2021 · The Helstonian made history in November 1903 by defeating world light heavyweight champion George Gardiner by a decision in 20 rounds, becoming the first boxer to win titles in three weight...
His bout with George Gardiner on July 4, 1903, is claimed by some to be the first title bout in the new division. Root contended that his manager, Lou Housman, created the division and billed the Root vs. Gardner fight, which Gardner won by knockout in the twelfth round.
