Sullivan vs. Corbett

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Great_John_L.
gptkbp:attendance 20,000 spectators
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:John_L._Sullivan
gptkb:James_J._Corbett
gptkbp:date September 7, 1892
gptkbp:historical_context Transition from bare-knuckle to gloved boxing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sullivan vs. Corbett
gptkbp:impact Influenced future boxing matches
Corbett became a popular figure in boxing
Sullivan retired from boxing
gptkbp:legacy Corbett's victory marked a new era in boxing.
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Orleans,_Louisiana
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive newspaper coverage
gptkbp:notable_recordings Corbett 24-1-0
Sullivan 38-1-2
gptkbp:public_perception Corbett seen as a skilled technician
Sullivan seen as a brawler
gptkbp:referee gptkb:Dave_Campbell
gptkbp:result Corbett won by knockout
gptkbp:rival No rematch occurred
gptkbp:rounds 21 rounds
gptkbp:significance First heavyweight championship fight under modern boxing rules
gptkbp:style scientific boxing
gptkbp:title gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:weight_class heavyweight