Inspirational Mr. Bat. I can only hope to put something together of that ilk someday. I appreciate the good work.
I read a little bit. This is also helpful. Thank you.
Very helpful. Thanks, Kind Sir.
Good advice + the papers from neighboring cities. Thanks very much.
Damn. The Ketchel book by Mora, wasn't good? I just ordered that one. How about the life of Billy Conn by O'Toole? Ordered that one too.
Got Heller's book. Great read. The two books on boxing trainers were great too.
Thank you much. Point taken. I'll make sure to cross reference to get a full feel of fighters and specific fights. Thanks so much. I bet that...
Great advice. Thanks much. Thanks for the recommendations. You point to a good plan of action. I own the book on Ross. I'll pick up the ones...
Gentlemen, I'm a relatively new student of boxing's wonderful history. I'm actually quite mad I didn't find my interest in boxing history...
Wow. Who else did you spar with at Stillman's and in Miami? Anyone else like that?
I haven't read it, but perhaps Barney Nagler's James Norris and the Decline of Boxing would provide a good view into the fifties' crooked fights.
Good thread. I'll check out Jacob's beach.
I personally didn't see it very close. In any event, he won a split decision, which indicates a close-fought victory. But, let me ask you this:...
What were Hopkins' best wins at middleweight? How do they compare to the guys faced by Greb, Monson, Hagler, Robinson, Burley, Ketchell etc.?
I have to agree 100%. As for Calzaghe-Conn, can you explain why you think Conn's performance, even in loss against Louis, was overrated? It...
