Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Jack McAuliffe
| | Cork Boxing Wall of Honour | |
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. Jack McAuliffe Marker
Jack McAuliffe
first & undefeated
world lightweight
champion
18861896
lived as a boy in
Christchurch Lane
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 51° 53.829′ N, 8° 28.568′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It can be reached from Grand Parade north of Oliver Plunkett Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 Grand Parade, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tommy Hyde (here, next to this marker); Pakey O'Mahony (here, next to this marker); Paddy Martin (here, next to this marker); Tim O'Sullivan (here, next to this marker); Jack Doyle (here, next to this marker); Tree of Liberty (here, next to this marker); Steve Collins (here, next to this marker); Albie Murphy (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
Also see . . . The Napoleon Of The Prize Ring (The Fight City).
Not even after twelve years as a professional, seven of which were spent as lightweight champion, did Jack ever meet his match. Despite engaging in some of the most brutal affairs ever witnessed(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)in the ring, McAuliffe became one of the first post-bareknuckle champions to retire undefeated.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. Jack McAuliffe Marker
This marker is located on the top right of the Cork Boxing Wall of Honour and is the only plaque made from stone.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
