34+ Best Photos of James J Corbett

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34+ Best Photos of James J Corbett. A biography of the heavyweight boxing champion and popular theater headliner. Highlights of a boxing champion from the 1890's! James john corbett, often referred to as "gentleman jim," never cared much for the brutish nature of the sport of boxing. Corbett, byname gentleman jim, (born september 1, 1866, san francisco, california, u.s.—died february 18, 1933, new york, new york), american world . In 1892, gentleman james j.