Jem Carney

Jem "Jim" Carney (born 5 November 1856 in Birmingham, England &mdash; died 8 September 1941) was an 1880s English Lightweight Champion.

Early life
Jem Carney was born in Coleshill-street, Birmingham on 5 November 1856.

Professional career
Carney began boxing in 1878 and won the English lightweight championship on 20 December 1884 by beating Jake Hyams after a 45-round fight that lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Death
Carney died on 8 September 1941 in London, England.

Honors
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame: The Class of 2006.