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First One Million Dollar Athlete

John L. Sullivan, aka Boston Strong Boy. A bare knuckle fighter and recognized as the first gloved boxing Heavyweight Champion from 1881 to 1892. He was the first athlete to become a national celebrity and to earn $1,000,000.00.

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