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John L. Sullivan Retained His Heavyweight Championship Against Jake Kilrain In A 75-Round Classic
On July 8, 1889, John L. Sullivan defended the heavyweight championship against Jake Kilrain near Richburg, Mississippi. The contest was the final world heavyweight title fight held under the London Prize Ring Rules before gloved boxing under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules became the accepted standard.
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