There has been a large percentage of alcoholics in just about all occupations and social classes in Western Civilization societies. It is obvious...
In addition to being much shorter than Harry Wills, Langford was past his peak at the time of his bouts with him. Wills may not have been than...
Aaron Pryor was closer to being a lightweight than a welterweight, which means that Sugar Ray Leonard was too big. In addition, Ray was very...
Denver Ed Martin had plenty of boxing skills, but had durability problems and wasn't that good of a puncher. - Chuck Johnston
I still can't understand how Sam McVea could be rated a truly great puncher. He never stopped Jack Johnson, Sam Langford, Joe Jeannette or Harry...
Even in a boxing hall of fame which isn't watered down, Juan Manuel Marquez would be a very worthy candidate. - Chuck Johnston
Up to the 1990s, a friend of mine knew Dick Mastro, a younger brother of Earl Mastro, a fine featherweight from Chicago who was active during the...
According to a number of early 1930s newspaper items and columns, Dave Shade was worth quite a bit of money, much of it invested in real estate....
As a boxer from 1915 to the end of 1925, Oakland Jimmy Duffy had 91 wins, 12 losses and 22 draws (according to BoxRec), a very impressive record...
During the period from 1918 to 1920, Dave Shade had 86 recorded bouts, all of which took in his native state of California. Of the 86 bouts, he...
In my opinion, Pinklon Thomas had perhaps the most unheralded terrific jab in heavyweight history. - Chuck Johnston
When going back to his native state of California for some scheduled 4-round bouts during 1924, Dave Shade had been a leading contender in...
I was impressed with Greg Page's talent, but when I saw him fight at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles during the early part of his career, his...
In the February 24, 1972 edition of the Oakland Tribune, there was a UPI newspaper report about Dave Shade collapsing and dying from a massive...
I hope that Jimmy Ellis's family and friends accept my condolences. - Chuck Johnston
