About Jack Palmer
Lived 1879 – 1928 (aged 48). Jack Palmer was a British boxer.
John Liddell (31 March 1879 – 20 February 1928), better known as Jack Palmer, was an English heavyweight boxer. He was British champion from 1905 to 1906 and challenged Tommy Burns for the world title.
Career Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Palmer was a miner before taking up boxing professionally. He lost that title the following year to Gunner Moir. In February 1908 he fought Tommy Burns for the World Heavyweight title, losing to a fourth-round knockout. It was over a year before his next fight, a draw with Bartley Connolly, and a further seven years before his next and final fight, a defeat to Fank Ray.
Jack Palmer died in a Newcastle nursing home on 20 February 1928.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Palmer?
English heavyweight boxer
When was Jack Palmer born?
Jack Palmer was born on 31 March 1879 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
When did Jack Palmer die?
Jack Palmer died on 20 February 1928 in England, Newcastle upon Tyne.
What was Jack Palmer's occupation?
Jack Palmer was a boxer.
What nationality was Jack Palmer?
Jack Palmer was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Palmer (boxer)
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