Tom Hyer (Boxing. Born, New York, NY, Jan. 1, 1819; died, New York, NY, June 26, 1864.) As the first generally-recognized U.S. heavyweight champion, Thomas Hyer gained recognition in 1849 after a series of victories. Among Hyer’s most famous fights was Sept. 9, 1841, at Caldwell’s Landing, N.Y., when he defeated George McChester in 101 […]
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