Harry Wills story - made his highest payday against a man who didn't want to pay him

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  1. PowerPuncher

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    It wasn't just the champions who were reluctant to fight Harry Wills.

    A lot of the top white contenders saw it as a bad career move to fight a black contender, even if they expected to win.
     
  3. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wait Harry Wills was black.
     
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    Bump for anyone who appreciates a humorous story