Roderick James "Jess" McMahon (b. May 26 1882, Queens, New York - d. November 22 1954, Wilkes-Barre, Pa) was a professional wrestling and professional boxing promoter. He is the patriarch of the McMahon wrestling family. Most famous for co-promoteing the World Boxing Association match between Jess Willard and then champion Jack Johnson in a 45-round fight. He started promoting wrestling shows in 1935. His son Vincent James McMahon took over the family business, … Wikipedia
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