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Sullivan, John L.
     
Sullivan, John L.
(1858-1918), a US boxer who was the last world heavyweight champion to have fought without wearing gloves. However, he wore special gloves when he lost his title to James J. Corbett in 1892. He was called the Boston Strong Boy.
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