James J. Jeffries
Acting
Born: 1875-04-15 · Carroll, Ohio, USA
Died: 1953-03-03
Biography
James Jackson Jeffries (April 15, 1875 – March 3, 1953) was an American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion. He was known for his enormous strength and stamina. Using a technique taught to him by his trainer, former Welterweight and Middleweight Champion Tommy Ryan, Jeffries fought out of a crouch with his left arm extended forward. He was able to absorb tremendous punishment while wearing his opponents down. A natural left-hander, he possessed one-punch knockout power in his left
🎬 Movies (18)
Mr. Celebrity
1941
Self
Big City
1937
Jim Jeffries
They Never Come Back
1932
First Referee
The Midnight Patrol
1932
The Fighting Gentleman
1932
Self - Referee
Beau Broadway
1928
Gunner O'Brien
One-Round Hogan
1927
Tim Hogan
The Prince of Broadway
1926
Self
Jeffries, Jr.
1924
James J. Jeffries
Kid Speed
1924
The Blacksmith
Jeffries-Johnson World's Championship Boxing Contest
1910
Self
Jeffries in His Training Quarters
1901
Jeffries Exercising in His Gymnasium
1901
Jeffries Side Stepping and Wrestling
1901
Jeffries Skipping the Rope
1901
Jeffries Sparring with His Brother
1901
Jeffries Throwing the Medicine Ball
1901
Jeffries-Sharkey Contest
1899