Marvin Hart

Marvin Hart, born September 16, 1876 in Fern Creek, Kentucky, United States - died there on September 17, 1931, was a heavyweight boxing champion.

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September 16 - 1876 - Fern Creek, Kentucky - United States - September 17 - 1931 - Heavyweight boxing champion

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Hart gained considerable prominence after a 1905 win over future champion Jack Johnson. That year, the heavyweight title was left vacant as a result of the retirement of champion James J. Jeffries and Hart's record earned him a chance to fight for the championship against top-ranked Jack Root (1876-1963), a much more experienced boxer that he had already lost to in November of 1902.

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Jack Johnson - James J. Jeffries

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In their second fight, on July 3, 1905 in Reno, Nevada, Marvin Hart knocked out Jack Root in the 12th round to win the vacant World Heavyweight Boxing Championship.

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July 3 - 1905 - Reno, Nevada

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In Los Angeles, California, Hart lost his championship to Canadian Tommy Burns on February 23, 1906.

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Los Angeles, California - Canadian - Tommy Burns - February 23 - 1906

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On his passing in 1931, Marvin Hart was interred in the Resthaven Memorial Park, in Louisville, Kentucky.

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