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The Immortal Jim Jeffries
The story of James J. Jeffries who, without ever fighting an amateur bout, became the world’s heavyweight champ
July
1
1944
BRAVEN DYER, BILL MILLER
The Immortal Jim Jeffries
BRAVEN DYER, BILL MILLER
July
1
1944
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The Immortal Jim Jeffries
The story of James J. Jeffries who, without ever fighting an amateur bout, became the world’s heavyweight champ
July
1
1944
BRAVEN DYER, BILL MILLER
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