Peter Maher (born 16 March 1869, in Gunnode, Tuam, County Galway, Ireland – 22 July 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland) was an Irish boxer known for his powerful punch. Early in his career, Maher won the Middleweight Championship of Ireland in 1888, and then later the Heavyweight Championship of Ireland in 1890. After moving to the United States, he claimed the Heavyweight Championship of the World in 1895 by knocking out Steve O'Donnell in the first round. In 1896, Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Maher in a fight in Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico, taking his disputed heavyweight title claims.
Notable bouts
Result Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location NotesPeter Mahers's Professional Boxing Record . BoxRec.com. Retrieved 18 May 2014.Loss Kid McCoyLoss George GardnerLoss Joe ChoynskiLoss Philadelphia Jack O'BrienLoss Philadelphia Jack O'BrienNC Tom SharkeyLoss Joe ChoynskiLoss Kid McCoyWin Joe GoddardLoss Joe GoddardDraw Tom SharkeyWin Joe ChoynskiLoss Bob FitzsimmonsDraw Jim HallNC Mysterious Billy SmithWin George GodfreyLoss Joe GoddardLoss Bob FitzsimmonsLoss Peter Jackson
See also List of bare-knuckle boxers
References
External links Maher's Record at Cyber Boxing Zone