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The Last Bare-Knuckle Title Fight
- When
- July 8, 1889
- Where
- Richburg, Mississippi
John L. Sullivan defeated Jake Kilrain in a 75-round bare-knuckle world championship bout under London Prize Ring Rules.
The fight took place on July 8, 1889, near Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Kilrain won the first fall, but Sullivan secured the first knock-down. Sullivan vomited in the 44th round. The bout lasted 75 rounds, ending in Sullivan's victory. It was the last official bare-knuckle title fight in history.
Sources
- John L. Sullivan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
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