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Mike Conley

1860 – 1920

American boxer

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About Mike Conley

Lived 1860 – 1920 (aged 59). Mike Conley was a boxer.

Mike Conley (27 September 1860 – 14 March 1920) was a late 19th-century professional heavyweight boxer. He was born in Towanda, Pennsylvania, but resided in Ithaca, New York, where he was known as the "Ithaca Giant". He was described as a bona fide heavyweight with a "heavyweight" punch. He was reportedly the Heavyweight Champion of the Northwest. His greatest weakness as a boxer was said to be his lack of boxing finesse. An image of Conley is widely used in Internet memes commonly referred to as "Overly Manly Man".

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mike Conley?

American boxer

When was Mike Conley born?

Mike Conley was born on 27 September 1860.

When did Mike Conley die?

Mike Conley died on 14 March 1920.

What was Mike Conley's occupation?

Mike Conley was a boxer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mike Conley

· Wikidata: Q23035104

· DBpedia: Mike Conley (boxer)

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