Johnny Kilbane - Tribute to a World Boxing Champion: By Neil Wall

This video was made by Neil Wall, (Johnny Kilbane is my mother's "Catherine" third cousin and her father's "Brian Kilbane" second cousin.)
John "Johnny" Patrick Kilbane (April 9, 1889 -- May 31, 1957) was a featherweight boxer in the early part of the 20th century. He held the featherweight title from 1912 to 1923, the longest period in the division's history. He was the second longest world title holder in boxing history, behind only Joe Louis.
He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995
Johnny Kilbane has relatives in Achill, County Mayo.

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great photos of johnny kilbane and his family i love the music it will be a great event in achill in june the kilbanes will have a great time godbless johnny kilbane

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Whats that song anyone