"the only fighter langford fought close to marciano in both accomplishments and all around abilties was 185lb jack johnson. jack johnson destroyed...
Just for the record, Sam was blind in one eye, and well past his prime when he fought and lost a 4-round decision to Meehan in March of 1919. In...
Think Charles vs. Marciano, only in Langford, Charles would be facing a guy with better skills than Marciano as well.
"In this case Langford was a big boned guy but Ketchel was a tough MF..and hit harder... " Huh? Ketchel hit harder than Langford? What do you...
I devote an entire chapter to the Kechel-Langford fight in my book 'Sam Langford, Boxing's Greatest Uncrowned Champion'. If anyone would like me...
Here's one of their fights for you: June 10, 1919 Cumberland (MD) Evening Times Norfolk Beats Miske on Points. Forbes Field Contest Last...
Bill Paxton The Fearless Harry Greb. Biography of a Tragic Hero of Boxing. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers (www.mcfarlandpub.com,...
Darcy isn't a focus of my research, but who knows, maybe I'll come across something further. If so, I'll try to pass it along here. The other...
I have 't read thru all of the posts on this thread but the subject title caught my eye. I've been doing a fair amount of research concerning the...
With all the alphabet titles in existence today wouldn't just about any of the serious contenders of the 50's be a champion today?
"I would be surprised if they sell more than 1000 copies" Unfortunately, you could probably say the same thing about most boxing books, even...
Actually, it's $39.95 U.S., but I see that it's also available on Amazon for a few dollars less.
Book Review Colleen Aycock and Mark Scott Joe Gans. A Biography of the First African American World Boxing Champion. McFarland & Company,...
He'd K.O. both of them.
Yep, give me Langford
