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Paddy Ryan

American boxer (1853-1900)

Born
15 March 1853, Thurles
Died
14 December 1900, New York City
Citizenship
Ireland, United States
Sport
boxing
Occupation
boxer

Patrick Ryan (15 March 1853 – 14 December 1900) was an Irish American boxer, and became the bare-knuckle American heavyweight champion on 30 May 1880, after he won the title from Joe Goss. He retained the title until losing it to the exceptional John L. Sullivan on 7 February 1882.

Ryan fought only ten major bouts, but as many as twenty-five exhibitions including many against Sullivan in his late career. Exhibitions brought him income, but with fewer rounds and less risk.

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