Peter Maher (boxer), Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetPeter Maher (boxer)
American boxer
Date of Birth: 16-Mar-1869
Date of Death: 22-Jul-1940
Profession: boxer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Peter Maher (boxer)
- Peter Maher (born 16 March 1869, in Gunnode, Tuam, County Galway, Ireland – 22 July 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland) was an Irish boxer known for his powerful punch.
- Early in his career Maher won the 1888 Middleweight Championship of Ireland, and the 1890 Heavyweight Championship of Ireland.
- After moving to the United States he won the 1895 Heavyweight Championship of the World match by knocking out Steve O'Donnell in the first round.
- In 1896 Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Maher in a fight in Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico, and took the Heavyweight title.
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