Arthur Chambers
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Arthur Chambers was an Anglo-American boxer.
, Chambers began his boxing career in 1864, and moved to the United States
in 1871. In 1872 he won the Lightweight Championship of America by defeating Billy Edwards
in 26 rounds, and again in 1879 by defeating John Clark
in the 136th round. He was elected to the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame
in 1954 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame
in 2000.
Following his boxing career Chambers operated a boxing gym and saloon in Philadelphia. He was the chief financial backer of heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan
.
Career
Following his service in the Royal NavyRoyal Navy
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, Chambers began his boxing career in 1864, and moved to the United States
United States
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in 1871. In 1872 he won the Lightweight Championship of America by defeating Billy Edwards
Billy Edwards
Billy Edwards was a was a standout lightweight of the late 1860s and 1870s in England.-Professional career:...
in 26 rounds, and again in 1879 by defeating John Clark
John Clark (boxer)
John H. Clark was an Irish-American boxer.He was born in County Galway, but spent most of his childhood in England before moving to the United States. Clark was a clog and jig dancer before pursuing a career in prize-fighting...
in the 136th round. He was elected to the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame
Ring Magazine hall of fame
Ring Magazine was established in 1922. In 1954 the magazine established its own Boxing Hall of Fame and inducted 155 members before it was abandoned after the 1987 inductions. Boxing inductions continue through the International Boxing Hall of Fame. 134 members of the old Ring Hall of Fame have...
in 1954 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame
International Boxing Hall of Fame
The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame is located in Canastota, New York, United States, within driving distance from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown and the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta...
in 2000.
Following his boxing career Chambers operated a boxing gym and saloon in Philadelphia. He was the chief financial backer of heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
John Lawrence Sullivan , also known as the Boston Strong Boy, was recognized as the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing from February 7, 1881 to 1892, and is generally recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing under the London Prize Ring rules...
.