Jackie Sharkey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Italian boxer (1897-1970)
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Place of Birth: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
About Jackie Sharkey
- Jackie Sharkey or Jack Sharkey (born Giovanni Cervati) was an Italian-born American boxer who made a claim to the World Bantamweight Title on August 15, 1919 defeating reigning champion Pete Herman in a fifteen-round, no-decision bout in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- His claim to the title was not universally recognized at the time.
- Jack Sharkey, also known as Little Jackie Sharkey, should not be confused with the heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey.
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