Career
They met on 2 October 1906, with Burns stopping Flynn in the 15th round. Flynn fought the highly rated Sam Langford in 1908 and twice more in 1910, losing twice and gaining a draw in the other. On 4 July 1912, Flynn challenged for the world title a second time, this time against Jack Johnson.
Despite being warned by the referee, Flynn continually attempted to headbutt Johnson, and the local sheriff eventually stepped in to stop the fight in Johnson"s favour.
A year later Flynn met Dempsey again, and this time Flynn was knocked out in the first round. Flynn continued to fight into his 40s.
He finally retired in 1925 after a 26-year ring career, with a final record of 47-53-20, including 33 wins by knockout.