Terry McGovern (boxer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Terrible Terry |
| Born | John Terrence McGovern March 9, 1880 |
| Died | February 22, 1918 (aged 37) |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Weight | Bantamweight Featherweight Lightweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 65 in (165 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 80 |
| Wins | 65 |
| Win by KO | 44 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 8 |
| No contests | 1 |
Terrible Terry McGovern (March 9, 1880 – February 22, 1918) was an American professional boxer who held the World Bantamweight and Featherweight Championships. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania as Joseph Terrence McGovern. Through most of his career he was managed by Sam H. Harris, who remained a lifelong friend. Many boxing historians considered McGovern's greatest attributes his punching ability and signature charges rather than his boxing style or defensive technique. That the majority of his wins were by knockout speaks to the power of his punch.