• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Irish America

Irish America

Irish America

  • HOME
  • WHO WE ARE
    • ABOUT US
    • IRISH AMERICA TEAM
  • IN THIS ISSUE
  • HALL OF FAME
  • THE LISTS
    • BUSINESS 100
    • HALL OF FAME
    • HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES 50
    • WALL STREET 50
  • LIBRARY
  • TRAVEL
  • EVENTS

Uncategorized

Share Your Story

April 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment

We are facing an unprecedented time in our history, while millions of us work from home and home school our children, there are millions more that cannot and are facing an unpredictable environment every day when they head to work — they are the warriors! Irish America would like to thank and applaud the people on the front lines everyday and we are asking for your … [Read more...] about Share Your Story

Dave Lewis

June 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Dave Lewis is an Assistant Editor and the Social Media Coordinator at Irish America Magazine. In 2017, Dave started out as an editorial assistant writing briefing papers for a potential Irish Ambassadorial candidate and soon started writing about Irish history, the GAA in the United States, and profiles on Irish innovators and leaders. In addition to writing Dave is the creator … [Read more...] about Dave Lewis

Sheila Langan

December 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Sheila Langan is Irish America's deputy editor. She joined the magazine in 2010, first working as an editorial assistant and then as assistant editor. She has interviewed actors Gabriel Byrne and Brendan Gleeson, Booker prize-winning Irish authors Anne Enright and John Banville, poet Meghan O'Rourke, and Bob Savage and Nanette Lepore, the husband-and-wife team behind the label … [Read more...] about Sheila Langan

Kate Overbeck

December 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Kate Overbeck is the vice president of marketing at Irish America magazine. Since joining the publication in 2006, she has worked to identify and recognize outstanding Irish-American leaders who have made extraordinary contributions in fields ranging from business and finance to philanthropy and humanitarian aid. In addition to producing Irish America’s awards events honoring … [Read more...] about Kate Overbeck

Primary Sidebar

Featured Video

Featured Podcast

News from the Irish Post

  • Gloria Hunniford to receive major Irish Post award

    Broadcasting legend to be honoured at star-studded ceremony in London GLORIA HUNNIFORD is to rece...

  • Woman and baby found dead in Co. Tipperary

    THE BODIES of a woman and a baby have been found at a property in Co. Tipperary. The discovery wa...

  • 'They all had names': Belfast City Council unveils plaque at workhouse Famine grave where 10,000 were buried

    BELFAST CITY COUNCIL has unveiled a plaque marking the spot of the city's last Famine grave, wher...

  • Fire causes extensive caused to commercial premises in Waterford city

    A LARGE fire has caused extensive damage to a commercial premises in Waterford city. Fire brigade...

May 11, 1900

In an effort to regain the heavyweight boxing title, James J. Corbett, known as Gentleman Jim, was knocked out cold by James J. Jeffries in the 23rd round. Corbett, who was born in San Francisco, had won the title from John L. Sullivan in 1892 then lost it to the Cornish fighter Bob Fitzsimmons. Jeffries of Los Angeles defeated Fitzsimmons, thus setting the stage for what many consider to be Corbett’s finest fight. The fight took place in Coney Island. By the 20th round, Jeffries did not seem able to keep up with the light-footed Corbett. However, in an unlucky slip-up Corbett bounced off the ropes and Jeffries took him down with a short right hand. Corbett never regained the title.

Footer

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Subscribe

  • Subscribe
  • Give a Gift
  • Newsletter

Additional

  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2026 · IrishAmerica Child Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in