Corbett n 1: United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933) [syn: {Corbett}, {Jim Corbett}, {James John Corbett}, {Gentleman Jim}]
CORBETT James J., known as "gentleman Jim," one-time champion fighter of the world, and a "has been" for whom everybody has a good word. Many persons wish he might be the Corbett he used to be. Ambition: A white champion.