Combo for dirty in hygiene and tactics.
I remember reading about Kid McCoy dropping tacks on the boxing ring when he noticed his opponent didn't have shoes. Also, Battlin' Nelson must...
Just to add to some of the information about other heavyweights eating large amounts, I do recall Joe Louis mentioning in his biography some food...
Great punchers. I appreciate guys that seem to have a natural ability to punch, but my favorites are the guys whose punching power comes at least...
Most of Japan's big fights are on Amazon prime (in Japan). Which is awesome. I hope you guys in the states end up with a similar deal. It's way...
What I find really impressive about Schmelling is his mental health and how old he lived despite some of the hard fights he was in. Perhaps him...
I didn't grow up with an TV station that really showed boxing. No one in my family was interested in boxing either. But, my first boxing related...
Easily Gene Tunney. Became an executive of multiple businesses (including outside the U.S.). Authored books. Was close friends with literary...
Jack Dempsey served during WW2 in the Coast Guard. He was accused during his career of avoiding service during WW1. He was able to avoid service...
And that I think is the exact reason that fighters from greatly different eras should only be pitted against one another in light-hearted...
Lol, I'd forgotten about that one. Does anyone know the origin of Carpentier's nickname? It's quite bizarre. Also, I'm rather partial to...
Also, it's so simple, but "Sailor" Tom Sharkey was perfect. The guy was like a literal pulp character come to life. "Little Red" Danny Lopez...
I was scrolling through looking to see if "The Ghetto Wizard" was mentioned. Love that nickname. So fitting for Benny Leonard.
MMA in Japan. Basically run by the mob. Steroids tend to be legal, or not tested for. Fighters desperate for a payday are matched brutally. Some...
Tom Sharkey had his ribs broken and battered until they pierced his skin, leaving a permanent scar on his ribcage, against James J. Jeffries....