George Gardiner (boxer)
George Gardner (born March 17, 1877 – July 8, 1954), was a famous Irish-born American boxer who was the first undisputed Light - Heavyweight Champion of the World. He held claims to both the World Middleweight Title as well as the World Heavyweight Title. Gardner is one of the biggest names in boxing history and one of the most skilled "pound - for - pound" fighters of all - time. He was the second man in history to hold the World's Light - Heavyweight Title, defeating the first Light - Heavyweight Champion, Jack Root by KO after 12 rounds. Gardner is one of the few in history to have been rated the number one fighter in the world.
He was also the first Irish - American to win the Light - Heavyweight Championship of the World and an internationally famous fighter.
Read more about George Gardiner (boxer): Legacy, Background, Professional Career, Middleweight Champion of The World, Light Heavyweight Champion of The World, Heavyweight Champion of The World, Later Life, Record