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Samuel “Dutch Sam” Elias

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Samuel “Dutch Sam” Elias

Birth
Whitechapel, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England
Death
3 Jul 1816 (aged 41)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
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Whitechapel, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Professional Boxer. Born in London, England, he was a pioneer lightweight boxer nicknamed "Dutch Sam" and credited as the inventor of the uppercut punch. Known as the hardest hitter of his era, he fought bare-fisted in over a 100 organized, losing only twice from (1801-14). He died in London, England, is a member of the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1997.
Professional Boxer. Born in London, England, he was a pioneer lightweight boxer nicknamed "Dutch Sam" and credited as the inventor of the uppercut punch. Known as the hardest hitter of his era, he fought bare-fisted in over a 100 organized, losing only twice from (1801-14). He died in London, England, is a member of the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1997.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Originally Created by: Pluto
  • Added: Dec 24, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17147010/samuel-elias: accessed ), memorial page for Samuel “Dutch Sam” Elias (4 Apr 1775–3 Jul 1816), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17147010, citing Brady Street Cemetery, Whitechapel, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.