Boxing
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- After three years of inactivity, Tom Allen finally defends his American Championship title against Joe Goss at Boone County, Kentucky. Goss, another English fighter, takes the title when Allen is disqualified for a foul punch in the 14th round. Goss is another inactive champion and does not defend the title until May 1880.
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