James J. Jeffries

James J. Jeffries

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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 hook, and brawled his way to the top of the rankings. He is perhaps most famous for being America's "Great White Hope", since the nation expected him to come out of his retirement to beat the African-American boxer Jack Johnson, who was at the time the Heavyweight Champion. Jeffries stood 6 ft 1 1⁄2 in (1.87 m) tall and weighed 225 pounds (102 kg) in his prime. He could run 100 yards (91 m) in just over ten seconds, and could high jump over 6 feet (180 cm).

  • Title: James J. Jeffries
  • Popularity: 1.045
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1875-04-15
  • Place of Birth: Carroll, Ohio, USA
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  • Also Known As: Jim Jefferies, J. J. Jeffries, Jack Jeffries, Jim Jeffries
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James J. Jeffries Movies

  • 1941
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    Mr. Celebrity

    Mr. Celebrity

    4 1941 HD

    A couple attempts to win custody of their orphaned grandson, who's being raised by his veterinarian uncle in a racetrack environment.

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  • 1924
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    Jeffries Jr.

    Jeffries Jr.

    5 1924 HD

    A man contacts a boxer in order to get in shape.

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  • 1924
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    Kid Speed

    Kid Speed

    5.2 1924 HD

    Avery DuPoys is a wealthy businessman, organising a race. He meets one of the competitors of the race, who is in love with DuPoys's daughter. Another...

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  • 1932
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    They Never Come Back

    They Never Come Back

    5.5 1932 HD

    Prizefighter Jimmy Nolan, facing an opportunity to get a championship fight, is knocked out when he sustains what is apparently a permanent injury to...

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  • 1910
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    Jeffries-Johnson World's Championship Boxing Contest, Held at Reno, Nevada, July 4, 1910

    Jeffries-Johnson World's Championship Boxing Contest, Held at Reno, Nevada, July 4, 1910

    5 1910 HD

    Film recording of a controversial boxing match with the first black heavyweight champion fighting a white retired former champion.

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  • 1927
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    One-Round Hogan

    One-Round Hogan

    1 1927 HD

    "One-Round' Hogan is a heavyweight prizefighter with a knockout punch contending for a championship bout who, because of the death of a friend,...

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  • 1899
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    Jeffries-Sharkey Contest

    Jeffries-Sharkey Contest

    1 1899 HD

    Twenty-five round fight.

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  • 1901
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    Jeffries in His Training Quarters

    Jeffries in His Training Quarters

    6 1901 HD

    Shot against a painted backdrop of river with town on other bank & mountains behind. Throwing medicine ball while group of men watch, at least one...

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  • 1937
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    Big City

    Big City

    7.4 1937 HD

    Anna and Joe are newly married, playful and deeply in love. Joe is scraping by as cab driver in New York City during a period of corruption, mob...

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  • 1901
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    Jeffries Exercising in His Gymnasium

    Jeffries Exercising in His Gymnasium

    1 1901 HD

    Jeffries walks into his gymnasium at Oakland, Cal., accompanied by Billy Delaney, and begins exercising with the heavy weights. The view was taken...

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  • 1901
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    Jeffries Side Stepping and Wrestling

    Jeffries Side Stepping and Wrestling

    1 1901 HD

    Another fine picture of the champion going through his side-stepping tactics which have made him famous. The picture ends with a wrestling bout with...

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  • 1901
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    Jeffries Skipping the Rope

    Jeffries Skipping the Rope

    1 1901 HD

    A splendid subject, showing the champion heavyweight of the world, exercising in his training headquarters. After showing his skill in side-stepping,...

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    Jeffries Sparring with His Brother

    Jeffries Sparring with His Brother

    1 1901 HD

    A fine picture of the champion and his brother in a very lively one-round sparring bout. The muscles of the champion are shown to excellent...

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  • 1901
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    Jeffries Throwing the Medicine Ball

    Jeffries Throwing the Medicine Ball

    1 1901 HD

    James J. Jeffries throwing the medicine ball. An absolutely perfect picture of the champion heavyweight of the world.

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  • 1932
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    The Midnight Patrol

    The Midnight Patrol

    1 1932 HD

    A cub reporter rashly makes a promise to solve a murder mystery within 24 hours, then must make good on his boast.

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  • 1932
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    The Fighting Gentleman

    The Fighting Gentleman

    1 1932 HD

    A young mechanic loses an amateur fight at a carnival, and sets out to train hard to become a professional boxer.

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  • 1926
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    The Prince of Broadway

    The Prince of Broadway

    1 1926 HD

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  • 1901
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    Jeffries in His Training Quarters

    Jeffries in His Training Quarters

    6 1901 HD

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