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    John Camel Heenan (May 2, 1834 – October 28, 1873), also known as the Benicia Boy, was an American bare-knuckle prize fighter. Though highly regarded...
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    exclusively on his final contest, when he faced American champion John Camel Heenan in a battle which was widely considered to be boxing's first world...
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  • John Heenan may refer to: John Heenan (cardinal) (1905–1975), Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster John C. Heenan (1834–1873), American bare-knuckle...
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  • John Carmel Heenan (26 January 1905 – 7 November 1975) was a senior-ranking English prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Westminster...
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    fellow Troy, New York, native John C. Heenan in New York in the fall of 1857 brought about his return to the ring. Heenan, who had been in California,...
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    is part of the Diocese of Leeds. It is named in honour of Cardinal John Carmel Heenan, a former Bishop of Leeds, Archbishop of Liverpool and Archbishop...
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    December 1988. An elated Bobby Heenan appeared on the set to welcome Studd back to the Heenan family. However, with Heenan now also managing his old adversary...
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    Shakespeare in performance, and giving lectures. Her third husband was John C. Heenan, a popular Irish-American prizefighter whom she married in 1859. Some...
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  • Hampshire, when English Champion Tom Sayers meets American Champion John C. Heenan in what is effectively a World Championship bout. After 42 rounds, the...
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  • his defeat of the reigning champion Jem Mace and American contender John C. Heenan. King was born on Silver Street, Stepney, East London and at an early...
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