There isn't any question that Harry Greb deserved a shot at Jack Dempsey's world heavyweight title more than Billy Miske, Bill Brennan, Georges...
Sam McVey filled out at least two U.S. Passport applications, the first one in 1916 and the second one in 1919. On both applications, McVey...
Chris John was a capable fighter during his prime years. It blew my mind when I read that Juan Manuel Marquez fought John in the latter's home...
Audrey Totter, an actress in film noir films during the 1940s, died at the age of 95 on Thursday (December 12, 2013). She was the leading lady in...
After the bout in Pismo Beach, Henry Armstrong fought Kid Moro for a second time in Stockton and a third time in Watsonville, both ten-round bouts...
According to Henry Armstrong's record on the BoxRec website, his ten-round bout with Kid Moro, a Filipino fighter, which took place in Pismo...
I also hope that John Ochs' upcoming Jack Hurley biography presents a full picture of the man, warts and all. At the same time, I hope that the...
I agree. In fact, I can't think of a more important California boxing promoter than Jim Coffroth in his time and place. Great California...
Steve, I couldn't find Sunny Jim Coffroth on the list of inductees in the 2010 California Boxing Hall of Fame program. As I recall, he hasn't...
Considering how important Filipino fighters and fans were in the history of California, I find it astounding that Speedy Dado, Pablo Dano, Young...
As far as I know, Aurelio Herrera is not in the California Boxing Hall of Fame. I agree that he is worthy of induction. One problem is that...
The following individuals have not been inducted into the California Boxing Hall of Fame: 1. Uncle Tom McCarey, the first great boxing promoter...
Your're welcome. As good as Jack Olsen's Sports Illustrated article about Jack Hurley is, I found the Hurley chapter in Bill Heintz's book, Once...
There were a number of huge changes in professional boxing after World War I, including the legalization of the sport in various states and the...
Steve- You made some great points. I also have to keep in mind that there were some dramatic changes during the 1920s, leading to far bigger...
