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John C. Heenan

American martial artist
John Camel Heenan, also known as the Benicia Boy, was an American bare-knuckle prize fighter. Though highly regarded, he had only three formal fights in his career, losing two and drawing one. Heenan is best remembered for his second contest, when... Wikipedia
Born: May 2, 1834, Watervliet, NY
Died: October 28, 1873 (age 39 years), Wyoming Territory
Spouse: Adah Isaacs Menken (m. 1859)
Total Fights: 3
Martial art: Boxing
Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight(s): 190 lb (86 kg)