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Athlete
Young Barney Aaron
Famoose for
Winning the American lightweight title in bare-knuckle boxing.
American lightweight championship · Second championship
- Born
- 1836
- Birthplace
- London
- Died
- 4 June 1907
More people
Young Barney Aaron
Young Barney Aaron was an English-born boxer who fought in the United States under London Prize Ring Rules.
Early life
London
Born in Aldgate, the son of boxer Barney Aaron.
Migration
Moved to the United States around 1853.
Career
- 1856
Professional boxing
Began his career.
- 1857
Lightweight title
Defeated Moneghan in a long bare-knuckle contest.
- 1867
Title regained
Beat Sam Collyer.
Achievements
American lightweight championship
First won the title.
Second championship
Regained it a decade later.
Beyond sport
Family name
Used Young Barney to distinguish himself from his boxing father.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical data and references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.