Dan Flynn (April 5, 1888 – 1946) was an American

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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

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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
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