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Young Barney AaronAmerican boxer
Date of Birth: 01.01.1836
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Biography of Young Barney Aaron
- Bare-Knuckle Fighting
- Notable Fights
- Later Career and Retirement
- Legacy and Retirement
Biography of Young Barney Aaron
Early Life and Boxing CareerYoung Barney Aaron was born in 1836 in London, England. At the age of 14, his father, Barney Aaron, a famous boxer known as "The Star of the East," passed away. In 1855, Young Barney Aaron emigrated to the United States. The following year, at the age of 20, he began his boxing career and quickly became the lightweight champion of the United States.
Bare-Knuckle Fighting
Like his father, Aaron fought using bare-knuckle methods, but he competed in a different era and under different rules. Young Barney Aaron fought under the London Prize Ring Rules, which were developed in 1838. These rules required a 24-square-foot ring enclosed by two ropes and had stricter guidelines for knockdowns and the time a fallen fighter had to get back up. In contrast, his father fought under the rules established by Jack Broughton, an 18th-century English boxer.
Notable Fights
On July 9, 1856, Aaron fought a grueling match against Robinson on Rikers Island, which lasted 80 rounds, 2 hours, and 20 minutes. He emerged as the victor, becoming the first Jewish-American boxer to win a championship. In September 1857, he defeated Johnny Moneghan in a fight that lasted over 3 hours and 80 rounds.
Later Career and Retirement
Unfortunately, Aaron lost his title to Patrick 'Scotty' Brannagan in the following year and was unable to secure any fights for the next seven years. He made a comeback in 1866, attempting to reclaim his championship title but once again lost, this time to Sam Collyer in the 47th round. However, he managed to defeat Collyer in a rematch on June 13, 1867, reclaiming his championship.
Legacy and Retirement
Aaron's most famous fight took place in 1878 against Arthur Chambers, whom he defeated after 17 rounds. In addition to his boxing career, Aaron remained involved in the sport by managing a sports gym in New York and serving as a referee. He officiated the 1883 match between John L. Sullivan and Herbert Slade. Young Barney Aaron passed away on June 4, 1907, on Long Island, New York. In 2007, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
