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In 1894 began the sequence of four memorable fights between McGowan and Tim
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he drew with Mick Colles in a 15 rounds match. McGowan won the bantam championship in 1891 be beating George
Griffiths. In 1893 was beaten by Nipper Peakes for the feather-weight championship. On the retirement of Peakes, McGowan fought Harry Perry for the championship, and won in 14 rounds.
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