He was also the no. 1 contender at the time, and he was very tricky. Just look at the way he feints the hook. You know it's coming but you don't...
I agreed with referee Harold Valan's decision declaring Jimmy Ellis the winner over Floyd Patterson. Floyd wasn't busy enough for me, especially...
The only thing that bothers me about the repeated reference to the Max Baer fight in all the threads about Joe's prowess is that after the...
Those wondering about Dempsey's infrequent use of the "left jab" might consider reading his book "Championship Fighting" wherein he refers to the...
To me, the most striking was the Satterfield kayo. It was the most important victory of his post heavyweight title fights because it was the...
Thank you!
I suspect DMT meant "overly," but your point is well taken. I'm glad you took the time to explain the distinction. You are literally very correct....
Eddie Cotton became more aggressive after a 13-year career (1947-60) when he switched manager/trainers from Frisco McGale to George Chemeres....
Billy Petrolle, Mike Gibbons, Tommy Gibbons, Jock Malone, Jem Driscoll, Tony Canzoneri, Harry Matthews, Lee Savold, Greg Haugen and Jimmy McLarnin...
Does he still live on or near Toppenish or the Yakama Reservation? I bought a beautiful Joe Hipp T-shirt while I was in Toppenish with Larry Buck...
What? No mention of Joe Hipp?
The logic of Tunney's thinking: Tunney > Dempsey (twice), Dempsey > Louis, ∴ Tunney > Louis There's not just a little bit of self-interest in...
Braddock, M. Baer, Schmeling, Carnera, Conn 1.
Immediately after the second Johansson fight. He was never as good afterward. He enjoyed a one-fight peak.
Happy anniversary, McVey!
