When and where was the first U.S. Heavyweight Championship bout fought?
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The first world heavyweight champion under the Queensberry Rules was "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, who defeated John L. Sullivan in 1892 at the Pelican Athletic Club in New Orleans.
The first world heavyweight champion under the Queensberry Rules was "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, who defeated John L. Sullivan in 1892 at the Pelican Athletic Club in New Orleans. Richard Prouse source: http://aolanswers.com/questions/u_heavyweight_championship_bout_862568122143187/world_heavyweight_champion_495885337721110
Chester Park, Cincinnati August 29, 1885,
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The first world heavyweight champion under the Queensberry Rules was "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, who defeated John L. Sullivan in 1892 at the Pelican Athletic Club in New Orleans.
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August 29th, 1885 at Chester Park, Cincinnati Ohio.
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This is considered to be the first heavyweight boxing championship.
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