HEAVYWEIGHT division
PADDY RYAN
RetiredBorn 1853-03-15, THURLES, COUNTY TIPPERARY (died aged 47)· Died 1900-12-14, GREEN ISLAND, NY.
Residence: SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
Debut: 1885-01-19· Career: 1885–1888 (4 years)
Wins
0
Losses
3
Draws
0
NC
1
Rated Fights
3
In his last months, Ryan lost his speech and suffered from Bright's disease. A subscription was started for his benefit, contributed to generously by Sullivan, and a benefit in his honor was given at Madison Square Garden. Ryan died from his disease on 14 December 1900 in Green Island, New York, aged 49. He was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery.
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Complete Record — 4 Bouts
| Date | Result | Opponent | Rds | Div. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 06 MAR 1888 | LOSS | BILL BAXTERcompetition | 3 | FEATHERWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 23 DEC 1887 | LOSS | JOE MCAULIFFE | 3 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 13 NOV 1886 | LOSS | JOHN L SULLIVAN | 3 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 19 JAN 1885 | NC | JOHN L SULLIVAN | 1 | HEAVYWEIGHT |
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Final Resting Place
St. Mary's Cemetery
