Jack Britton
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| Jack Britton | |
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| Real name | William J. Breslin |
| Nickname(s) | Boxing Marvel |
| Rated at | Welterweight |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | October 14, 1885 Clinton, New York |
| Died | March 27, 1962 (aged 76) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
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| Total fights | 350 |
| Wins | 213 |
| Wins by KO | 30 |
| Losses | 52 |
| Draws | 43 |
| No contests | 42 |
Jack Britton (October 14, 1885 - March 27, 1962) was three-time world welterweight boxing champion, born William J. Breslin in Clinton, New York[disambiguation needed 
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His professional career lasted for 25 years beginning in 1905. He finished with 104 wins, 27 losses and 21 draws including 28 KOs and another 190 fights that ended in "no decision". He holds the world record for the number of title bouts fought in a career with 37 (18 of which ended in no decisions), many against his arch-rival, Ted "Kid" Lewis.
Ernest Hemingway's short story "Fifty Grand" is based on the Jack Britton/Mickey Walker fight in Madison Square Garden on November 1, 1922.
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[edit] Notable opponents
- Tommy Love, with a record of 1-0-0
- Young Erne, 0-1-0
- Packey McFarland, 0-2-1
- Matty Baldwin, 1-0-0
- Charley White, 2-0-0
- Ted "Kid" Lewis, 9-6-5
- Lockport Jimmy Duffy, 3-2-0
- Benny Leonard, 1-1-0
- Soldier Bartfield, 2-3-1
- Oakland Jimmy Duffy, 0-1-0
- James Red Herring, 0-1-0
[edit] Titles held
- World Welterweight Title: Jack won it in 1915, but lost it next fight.
- World Welterweight Title: Jack regained the title in 1916, defending it six times before losing in 1917.
- World Welterweight Title: Jack won it back in 1918, defending it 15 times, but losing it in 1922.
- American Welterweight Title: Jack held the title from 1918 to 1930, when he retired.
