classic boxing pictures

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by doug.ie, Oct 11, 2010.


  1. burt bienstock

    burt bienstock Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    wow, it's hard to believe that Ramos fought as a sleek lightweight. He died at age 59...
     
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    Gil Cadilli
     
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  4. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    I don't think he looks so small ... the angle and position of the chairs favors Corbett plus Fitz is crouched ... regardless, it is an amazing photo. Wonder when it was taken ... likely close to 1910 or so ...
     
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    _ucksake we all like boxing, But "nice hat"
     
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  7. RockysSplitNose

    RockysSplitNose Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Gaseous Cassius puts old man Moore away

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    RockysSplitNose Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Cassius getting himself Moore-ready

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  9. TheGreatA

    TheGreatA Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not sure if this has been posted:

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    One of the shortest competitors of his era Barbados Joe Walcott facing one of the tallest Harry Wills.

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    Corbett & Jeffries

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    Joe Gans pointing

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    Harry Greb

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    Jack Johnson standing over a sparring partner

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    Jack Sharkey hitting the heavy bag

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    A young John L. Sullivan

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    A young Jess Willard
     
  10. burt bienstock

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    Harry Greb had the prototype boxer's profile, including "rope" burns,when cornered he would bounce off the ropes, ala Johnny Dundee...
     
  11. he grant

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    What a wonder collection ... thanks for posting them ...
     
  12. RockysSplitNose

    RockysSplitNose Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The GreatA this is AGreat picture :good
     
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    Billy Peacock v Raul "Raton" Macias
     
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    Raul "Raton" Macias v Nate Brooks
     
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    Raul "Raton" Macias