Dan Flynn (April 5, 1888 – 1946) was an American
Boxer known as much for his ring skills as for his punch and dirty tactics. He apparently earned the nickname "Porky" from his pre-boxing days working in a sausage factory. 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
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twice (losing both times by first round knockout),
Fred Fulton
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(losing by foul in the 4th round),
Joe Jeanette
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, and
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.
References
Dan "Porky" Flynn's profile at Cyber Boxing Zone
Boxers from Massachusetts
1888 births
1946 deaths
American male boxers
Heavyweight boxers
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