Easily Gene Tunney. Became an executive of multiple businesses (including outside the U.S.). Authored books. Was close friends with literary...
Jack Dempsey served during WW2 in the Coast Guard. He was accused during his career of avoiding service during WW1. He was able to avoid service...
And that I think is the exact reason that fighters from greatly different eras should only be pitted against one another in light-hearted...
Lol, I'd forgotten about that one. Does anyone know the origin of Carpentier's nickname? It's quite bizarre. Also, I'm rather partial to...
Also, it's so simple, but "Sailor" Tom Sharkey was perfect. The guy was like a literal pulp character come to life. "Little Red" Danny Lopez...
I was scrolling through looking to see if "The Ghetto Wizard" was mentioned. Love that nickname. So fitting for Benny Leonard.
MMA in Japan. Basically run by the mob. Steroids tend to be legal, or not tested for. Fighters desperate for a payday are matched brutally. Some...
Tom Sharkey had his ribs broken and battered until they pierced his skin, leaving a permanent scar on his ribcage, against James J. Jeffries....
This would have been interesting. Probably a 50/50 type of fight imo. Moore was a lot taller, but Langford was used to being the much shorter...
Not a book, but I enjoyed reading this article in the past: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/joegrim
There are a few boxers I'd like to read more about. I thought it would be nice to name boxers members of the forum have interest in reading books...
Also just want to clarify that I'm not Jose Salaiman's grandson (or any other relative). Ha-ha!
Thanks for presenting an opposing viewpoint. I agree that below heavyweight the colored title would have to be viewed on a lesser level generally...
I like the idea of The Ring, or even one of the sanctioning bodies doing something to elevate the status of the colored champions (and others...
I see. Just to clarify a bit and understand your position, how do you view Haney's titles. Is he THE world champion at LW to you? And while James...
