Bob Roper fought Jim Jeffries in 1930. Don't get excited, it was a street scrap, Jeffries was 55 ,Roper 36, the fight lasted a minute anyone have any details?
Yes ,no kidding. I believe there is a poster on this forum, who is a fan of Jim Jeffries,perhaps he can furnish us with details?
It was on the court house steps after a civil case in which Roper (I believe) appeared as a witness against Jeffries (or vice versa). The two men fought a bit before being seperated.
Thank you, it is in this months Ring magazine. Jeffries is quoted as saying,"I've slipped a lot". " But that guy-why he's on his heels too." My money would be on, even a 55 year old Jeffries against Captain Bob.
Was reading an article on Roper in this months Ring! will dig it out and see if it mentions anything else on it. I think it just mentioned they had a wee run in.
can someone scan the article and send it to me. Id be interested in seeing how accurate it is. Stradley tends to get his facts jacked up and Ive amassed quite a bit of information on Captain Bob going all the way back to his first boxing match in Panama.
"Ropers temper flared again,in December1930,when he assaulted 55 year old former champion Jim Jeffries outside of the L A courthouse. A friend of Roper's had unsuccessfully sued Jeffries over some unpaid wages. The brawl lasted a full minute, before Roper, and Jeffries were separated. Iv'e slipped a lot," Jeffries told the United Press."But that guy-why he's walking on his heels too."
I went back and looked through my roper file. Jeffries was sued by Ben Smith who was a friend of Ropers for 600 dollars in expenses in training Al Morro, who was being managed by Jeffries. Roper I believe had appeared as a witness against Jeffries and was angered when Jeffries lost. The two then met on the steps of the courthouse at which time Roper punched Jeffries in the face and recieved a push in return. The bailiff broke them apart at which time Roper commented "I'm sorry but Jeff should pay his bills." Those present felt Jeffries got the worst of it. Roper, despite working in Hollywood, being a good 30 pounds overweight, and selling insurance in his spare time, was still somewhat active fighting exhibitions and working with actors.
