Why? There was no commercial value in Rosenbloom's fights during his best years. There was a Depression on. The transport of fights during the...
Haven't read anywhere that any of his fights were ever filmed. I've been collecting boxing films since the 1970s. On a trip to NY in the '70s, I...
I would add Conn to your list
I prefer watching Joe's fights over those of Alis, but much as I admire Joe's style, I see the chances of a prime Louis versus a prime Ali at...
That's a neat twist! There are probably are more trainers and managers and even promoters whose careers took a downturn when they lost their best...
I didn't do any elaboration, so fire away if you like!
Tony Canzoneri and Bat Battalino both fought both Billy and Frankie Petrolle. Lou Manfra on his Heavyweight Collectibles website has a photo of...
... or a manager by death or otherwise. I offer the careers of Mike Tyson and Freddie Steele as prime examples.
Absolutely, I wish referee Walcott had watched the film of Barry's work in Tunney-Dempsey II before the Lewiston fight! He should have waited to...
I think referee Barry starts with the basic premise that the fighter is going to obey the rules. When he sees that the fighter is not going to the...
Actually, I hold the "winding up" against him. I think it made him less effective because he tended to telegraph his punches to get his power. On...
I've read all the posts on this thread so far and find no mention of Baer's kayo of Schmeling. To me, that is a far better example of Baer's power...
Benny Lynch is a great catch!
Chuck, it's good to hear from you again. Kearns single-handedly caused the promotion to lose money by demanding the full $300,000 to be raised in...
Dubblechin points out, Greb had just lost to a light heavyweight by the name of Gene Tunney!
