Dan Flynn was an American

United States

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 boxer

Boxing

Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...

 known for his punch and dirty tactics, earning him the nickname "Porky". He had a record of 26 wins (6 by knockout), 22 losses, 8 draws, and 36 no decisions.

Biography

He was born on April 5, 1888. His first fight was in 1906. In his career, he fought the likes of Jack Dempsey

Jack Dempsey

William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey was an American boxer who held the world heavyweight title from 1919 to 1926. Dempsey's aggressive style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first...

 twice (losing both times by first round knockout), Fred Fulton

Fred Fulton

If you were looking for the New Brunswick murder victim see here.Fred Fulton , alias The Rochester Plasterer, was a heavyweight professional boxer, born in Blue Rapids, Kansas, resided and died in Park Rapids, Minnesota. -Professional career:Fulton made his professional debut in 1913 and did not...

 (losing by foul in the 4th round), Joe Jeanette

Joe Jeanette

Jeremiah "Joe" Jeannette is considered one of the best African-American heavyweight boxers of the early 20th century.-Early life and career:...

, and Battling Levinsky

Battling Levinsky

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. He retired in 1923. He spent the remainder of his life as an iron-worker. He died in 1946.