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Corbett treasured his title and viewed it as the ultimate promotional tool for his two main sources of income theatrical performances and boxing exhibitions. Fitzsimmons did some damage in the early rounds but Jeffries weathered the storm and took the title in the eleventh round. 85 m) with a reach of 73 inches (185 cm).

James Corbett returned to Ballinrobe in 1894 and among the highlights of his visit were the boxing demonstrations he gave in Ballinrobe Town Hall. He stood at 6 ft 1 in (1. He also donated a stained glass window to the church.