Which fighters did the mafia own ?

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  1. john garfield

    john garfield Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Jimmy Carter
     
  2. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    didnt carmen basilio testify in a big court case against them ?
     
  3. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    joey giambra has been quoted often as saying the only reason he didnt get a title shot was because he 'wouldnt play by mob rules'...and pointed to his controversial loss to bobo olson as proof...is that right ?
     
  4. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    this programme seems to cover a lot....although i bet some of the old timers here could add to what a documentary like this may offer...

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koVjOmmr1Ns[/ame]
     
  5. Bobby Sinn

    Bobby Sinn Bulimba Bullant Full Member

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    Every fighter denied a shot at the title was 'owned' by the mafia. The scum bags didn't need to possess ownership of every fighter to control the fortunes of every fighter.
     
  6. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    At one stage, terry molloy, and even then it was because of his brothers influence
     
  7. RockysSplitNose

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    Johnny Honey Boy Bratton?? Was he leaned on aswell??