Bob Fitzsimmons weighed over 200 pounds when helping Jeffries train for the Corbett rematch

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    From In the Ring with James J. Jeffries;

    After their rematch, Fitz and Jeffries began an exhibition tour across America. For these tours, according to Jeffries; Fitz weighed 202 pounds, while Jeffries weighed 235. For a December 14 exhibition, Fitz appeared “heavier than usual, but was in splendid condition.”
     
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    I cannot stress too strongly, that weights for that were are all over the place, and Fitzsimmons is one of the worst for it.
     
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