classic boxing pictures

I think this Fitz the tone of this thread

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Some shots of Carl Morris (of Jack Dempsey blastout fame) in the gym

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From a big guy...now to a little guy...and not a bad little fighter Tommy Burns

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Again, my hat's off to you Dougie...this is one of the best threads of all time...I never get tired of it..there's always a cool picture to look at each day.:thumbsup

 

The picture below can be found at

http://johnnykilbane.com/

which is a great site - apparently this pic was taken on the roof of Philadelphia Jack O'Brien's gym - think thats Jack himself on the far left - can anyone name any of the others? It looks a bit like Bob Fitz 3rd from the left? Not sure who the big old lump is on the far right?

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Great pictures! They transport me back in time...The second picture shows Leach Cross "The fighting Dentist ", who was the neighberhood idol of Benny Leonard. He was
a great fighter who was a boyhood friend of Nat Fleischer of Ring Mag...Keep em coming
Dougie and Rocky.......

 

Here's some articles.

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That is a great picture. Perfect timing...

Thanks for sharing.

 

Has there ever been a bigger and better selection of all time greats in one ring at one time than this???

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One of my very favourite fighters to watch on film - the masterful Gene Tunney

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No title on this one - but pretty sure it's Arturo Godoy seeking some respite inclose to Joe Louis' shoulder (he's not gunna get it)

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Another fast Dempsey victim Fred Fulton

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Another Dempsey KO victim Gunboat Smith (famous for his size 17 gunboats (feet))

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Another 1st round KO victim of the 1918 Manassa Mauler - Bob Devere

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Jack Dempsey's first New York opponent - Andre Anderson - who floored Jack during a tough 10 round no-decision

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:goodbeltin' photo.you could make doug redunadant

 

NO way is that happening - Doug is the man - I just doing what i can to keep this awesome thread up there - heres another - this one is classic Ali

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more from the same night - Ali going after Holy

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