Peerless Jim Driscoll...

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  1. Taffyy

    Taffyy Active Member Full Member

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    Another name that my grancha used to mention as well as some of the older fellas in my local & to be honest they probably heard it from there own dads or Granchas . He was fairly local to me & I have heard a bit , especially how everyones Great Granch was at his funeral !!!!!
    He sounded like an interesting character & am I right in saying he was well respected in the states at the time...???
     
  2. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    this guy was amazing never fought for a world title because he promised to box on a charity event instead

    great fighter
     
  3. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    Yes he was well respected in the US.

    A great defensive fighter.
     
  4. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    my type of fighter
     
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