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George "Elbows" McFadden

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George McFadden
Born
Michael James Crotty

(1874-09-16)September 16, 1874
Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
Died(1948-08-30)August 30, 1948
Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio, US
NationalityAmerican
Other namesGeorge "Elbows" McFadden
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights99
Wins46
Wins by KO26
Losses13
Draws21
No contests19

Michael James 'George "Elbows" McFadden' Crotty (September 16, 1874 – August 30, 1948) was a lightweight boxer, active between 1894 and 1908. Though never a champion himself, during his career he met three of the division's greatest fighters, Joe Gans, who he defeated (K.O. 23rd round), Frank Erne, who he lost to in a 25 round decision and George "Kid" Lavigne, who he also defeated (K.O. 19th Round), were all world champions at some point in their careers.

Of his 97 recorded bouts, McFadden won 45, lost 12, and drew 21, with 25 of his victories coming by way of knockout. McFadden also engaged in at least fifty other contests that were not recorded.

After he retired in 1908, McFadden opened a gymnasium in Manhattan. McFadden died on August 30, 1948, at the age of 73.

References

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Brannigan, J 1962, 'Tell Me About Elbows McFadden', Boxing Illustrated, February 1962 (Vol. 4 No. 2), p. 44-45

Gilbey, JF 1993, Western boxing and world wrestling, North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, California

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