George Gardiner
American boxer (1877-1954)
- Born
- 17 March 1877, Lisdoonvarna
- Died
- 8 July 1954, Chicago
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- light heavyweight
- Occupation
- boxer
- Height
- 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
George Gardner (March 17, 1877 – July 8, 1954) was an Irish-American boxer who was the second world light-heavyweight champion in the division's history. He held claims to both the world middleweight title as well as the world heavyweight title. He won the light-heavyweight title after defeating its inaugural champion, Jack Root, by KO after 12 rounds.
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