Jimmy Barry
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Name: Jimmy Barry
Alias: Little Tiger
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died: 1943-04-04 (Age:73)
Height: 155cm
Pro Boxer: Record
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Notes
- Older brother of Dave Barry.
- Held the World Bantamweight Championship from 1894 to 1899. The bantamweight limit at the time ranged from 100 to 112 pounds.
- Retired undefeated as pr current research.
- In 1927, Joe Choynski said Barry was "the greatest fighter I ever saw. He had everything: speed, science, stamina, ring generalship, courage and uncanny punching power."
External Links
- Cyber Boxing Zone: The Lineal Bantamweight Champions
- Cyber Boxing Zone: Jimmy Barry (the "Little Tiger")
- Tracy Callis article: Jimmy Barry ... "Ferocious Little Tiger"