I loved Pryor's book, thought it was a fascinating read.
Further to this issue in anticipation of a response to my last post: Yes, I've already said that had they fought again I believe there's a good...
I don't think it really matters much either way but here's what I wrote about this in my book about Langford: "Ring founder and editor, Nat...
"No one is going to mention that Gans fought Dave Holly literally the day before hoped on a train from Pennsylvania and still dropped a close...
I'd have to go back and look at early fights he actually fought as a lightweight. Pretty impressive that he defeated Gans at such a young age but...
"I still stand by a KO victory for Langford. But win, lose or draw Johnson is in for a fight. And a nasty one at that." You might be right...
I don't know that I would ever make Sam the favorite or even an even-money bet against Johnson at any point during their careers. But, if I were...
Just my opinion, but I believe Johnson would have been a clear favorite had they fought again and in all likelihood would have boxed cautiously...
Further to the December 26, 1911 fight between Langford and McVey that is in the record books as a victory for McVey. Here's what Will Lawless,...
Hey, just realized you said the following: "Langford lost to Jim Barry on 25th Sept 1907." And, I see Boxrec has that fight listed as a Barry...
I don't believe that Johnson really thought McVey was his most dangerous opponent. But, I think these debates are pointless. I guess they're fun...
Gunboat Smith: "Langford versus Dempsey, both in their primes would have been bad news for Dempsey. He could be hit easily with a right hand and...
A few facts are off a bit but I've always thought story made for an interesting read:...
Excerpt from Billy Miske about title fight with Dempsey - Part II H.C. Walker, Sporting Editor of the Detroit Times, was probably the most...
I thought that some who hadn't already read the Billy Miske book might enjoy reading about his title fight with Jack Dempsey. The following is an...
