Dominick McCaffrey
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Dominick McCaffrey was an Irish-American boxer.
McCaffrey was a popular boxer during his time, often noted for fighting much larger heavyweight
s. In 1885 he lost the Heavyweight Championship to John L. Sullivan
. Following retirement, McCaffrey became the boxing instructor at the Manhattan Athletic Club
in New York, New York. Mcaffrey was managed by Billy O'Brien, a well known sports authority and one time pugilist in his own right
McCaffrey was a popular boxer during his time, often noted for fighting much larger heavyweight
Heavyweight
Heavyweight is a division, or weight class, in boxing. Fighters who weigh over 200 pounds are considered heavyweights by the major professional boxing organizations: the International Boxing Federation, the World Boxing Association, the World Boxing Council, and the World Boxing...
s. In 1885 he lost the Heavyweight Championship to 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...
. Following retirement, McCaffrey became the boxing instructor at the Manhattan Athletic Club
Manhattan Athletic Club
The Manhattan Athletic Club was an athletic club in Manhattan, New York.The Manhattan Athletic Club was organized on November 7, 1877, and legally incorporated on April 1, 1878. Its emblem was a "cherry diamond"....
in New York, New York. Mcaffrey was managed by Billy O'Brien, a well known sports authority and one time pugilist in his own right