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Jeffries Wins World Heavyweight Title in hard fought fight
James J Jeffries defeated Tom Sharkey at Coney Island to claim the world heavyweight championship in a bout described as one of the fiercest in ring history. The 26th round decision favored Jeffries after a brutal display with backers and large betting pools surrounding the event.
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