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Apr 09, 1889 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Died on 31 May 1957 (aged 68)
American boxer
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About Johnny Kilbane
- John Patrick "Johnny" Kilbane (April 9, 1889 – May 31, 1957) was a featherweight boxer in the early part of the 20th century.
- He held the World Featherweight title from 1912 to 1923, the longest period in the division's history.
- He is the second longest world title holder in boxing history behind Joe Louis.
- Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Kilbane as the #2 ranked featherweight of all-time, while The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at #5.
- The International Boxing Research Organization rates Kilbane as the 8th best featherweight ever.
- He was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1960 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995.
