Dominick McCaffrey
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| Born |
Dominick McCaffrey
September 24, 1863 |
| Died | December 29, 1926 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | American |
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| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
Dominick McCaffrey (born September 24, 1863 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – December 29, 1926) was an American boxer of Irish descent.
McCaffrey was a popular boxer during his time, often noted for fighting much larger heavyweights. In 1885 he lost the Heavyweight Championship to John L. Sullivan. Following retirement, McCaffrey became the boxing instructor at the Manhattan Athletic Club in New York, New York. McCaffrey was managed by Billy O'Brien, a well known sports authority and one time pugilist in his own right