6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Varies downward slightly in records
Stance
Orthodox Long reach, right handed Used London Prize Ring Rules
Boxing record
Total fights
3 * professional bouts only
Wins
2
Wins by KO
2
Losses
1
Tom Hyer (January 1, 1819 – June 26, 1864) was an American bare-knuckle boxer. He became a heavyweight boxing champion after defeating Country McCloskey in a long brutal fight in New York on September 9, 1841, though there was no sanctioning body to recognize his championship. Until he retired in 1851, he was widely celebrated as the first Heavyweight Boxing Champion of America.[1] His victory increased American participation in boxing, and made him a celebrity; generating fight coverage and publicity in hundreds of American newspapers.
Hyer was a brawler and engaged in several bar fights. The fights he had as a result of his political association with the nativist Bowery Boys' anti-immigration gang in 1855, were often particularly violent, and often involved weapons.[1][2]
TomHyer (January 1, 1819 – June 26, 1864) was an American bare-knuckle boxer. He became a heavyweight boxing champion after defeating Country McCloskey...
American bare knuckle heavyweight champion from 1851 to 12 October 1853. When TomHyer vacated his title, he laid claim to it, though many modern boxing historians...
Robert Stewart Hyer (1860–1929), American educator and researcher TomHyer (1819–1864), American bare-knuckle boxer Hyers, West Virginia Hyers Sisters This...
the brand. TomHyer, the first recognised American heavyweight champion, portrayed the character "Tom Cribb" in a scene from Pierce Egan's Tom and Jerry...
baseball at Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey Events Ben Caunt and TomHyer retain the Championships of England and the United States respectively...
the only known matches between clubs, the Knicks winning all six. Events TomHyer announces his retirement (though he will make a brief but unsuccessful...
inactivity, American champion TomHyer finally returns to the ring and fights Yankee Sullivan at Stillpond Creek in Maryland. Hyer wins in the 16th round. The...
America hoping to arrange a fight with TomHyer which would decide an inaugural World Championship. However, Hyer declines to fight Caunt. Events Formal...
occurrence that transpired a few weeks ago under Wallack's Theatre between TomHyer, Lewis Baker, Jim Turner and several other noted pugilists... View Full...
sports describes the year's events in world sport. Events Ben Caunt and TomHyer retain the Championships of England and the United States respectively...
September 1841 Caunt sailed to America to challenge TomHyer to a world championship bout, but Hyer never replied. Caunt returned to England on 10 March...
now-retired TomHyer. His claim is not generally recognised at this time because of the prior claim by Yankee Sullivan, who fought Hyer in 1849. Harry...
as proven, along with his ancestors, in 'Hyer and Allied Families' by Claudia E. Thomas, published 2022 Tom died 26 June 1864 in New York City, New York...
declines a challenge for his American title from retired former champion TomHyer. It will be exactly four years until Morrissey defends his title again...
inclusion in the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places in January 2019. TomHyer, reigning American bare knuckle heavyweight champion, was briefly held...
only and the "Debtor's Wing". Famous prisoners at this prison included TomHyer, Edgar Allan Poe, Passmore Williamson, and H. H. Holmes. Moyamensing Prison...
Mercante (1995) Dan Morgan (2000) William Muldoon (1996) Gilbert Odd (1995) Tom O'Rourke (1999) Mogens Palle (2008) Dan Parker (1996) George Parnassus (1991)...
James Harper. A well known fighter in his youth, his 1841 title bout with TomHyer at Caldwell's Landing reportedly lasted nearly 3 hours and went to 101...
prizefighter TomHyer "calling the fighter vile names". The argument escalated until Turner drew his pistol and shot Hyer in the neck. Hyer fired back but...
corner. Perry claims the vacant English Championship. American champion TomHyer challenges Perry to what would be a world title fight but Perry does not...
England 2009 Bill Richmond Boxer United States England 2009 Tom Cribb Boxer England 2009 TomHyer Boxer United States 2009 Paddy Ryan Boxer Ireland United...
April 20, 2012. New Democratic Party. "Tom Mulcair sworn to the Privy Council." September 14, 2012. "Bruce Hyer quits NDP caucus to sit as an Independent"...
The Hyers Sisters, Anna Madah (ca. 1855 – 1929) and Emma Louise (ca. 1857 – 1901), were singers and pioneers of black musical theater. With Joseph Bradford...
became a distinguished boxing trainer of such champions as John Morrissey, TomHyer, and Joe Coburn. Gardner was a friend of Morrissey and trained him to become...
in the city including Isaiah Rynders, prizefighters Yankee Sullivan and TomHyer, and minstrel Dan Bryant. There was not a car-driver, nor a hack-driver...
(by Giacomo Battiato) 1976: Extra (TV Mini-Series, by Daniele D'Anza) - TomHyers 1976: Basta che non si sappia in giro (by Luigi Magni) - Lupo (segment...
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