Jimmy Gardner (December 25, 1885 in

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– May 1964) was an Irish boxer in America from 1901 to 1917. Jimmy was the brother of George Gardner, once Light Heavyweight Champion, and Billy Gardner, a boxer as well. He was known as a clever fighter, rather than a power-hitter and only lost four fights in his first eight years. Gardner recorded 61 wins, 36 by knockout, and 8 losses. Gardner's brother-in-law, Joe Thomas was a middleweight of the teens.

External links

Gardner's Record at Cyber Boxing Zone
* Irish emigrants to the United States (before 1923) Sportspeople from County Clare 1885 births 1964 deaths Irish male boxers {{ireland-boxing-bio-stub