Dan Flynn (boxer)

Dan Flynn (April 5, 1888 – 1946) was an American Boxer known for his punch and dirty tactics, earning him the nickname "Porky". He had a record of 26 wins (6 by knockout), 22 losses, 8 draws, and 36 no decisions.

Dan Flynn
Statistics
Real nameDan Flynn
Weight(s)Heavyweight
NationalityAmerican USA
BornApril 5, 1888
Boston, Massachusetts
Boxing record
Total fights92
Wins26
Wins by KO6
Losses22
Draws8
No contests36

Biography

He was born on April 5, 1888. His first fight was in 1906. In his career, he fought the likes of Jack Dempsey twice (losing both times by first round knockout), Fred Fulton (losing by foul in the 4th round), Joe Jeanette, and Battling Levinsky. He retired in 1923. He spent the remainder of his life as an iron-worker. He died in 1946.

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