Battling Nelson. Did you know...Battling Nelson, down seven times, floored Christy Williams 42 times, finally KOing him in 17 rounds. The 49 total knockdowns remains and all-time record for a single bout. This content is protected
bit of trivia to add to this one....both of those 'joe louis's lost to marciano...wallace as an amatuer.
Championship Fight. New York, New York: Emile Griffith raises his arms in victory after being awarded decision in title bout at Shea Stadium as Nino Benvenuti (R, black robe) and handlers look on. Griffith regained the middleweight crown on a split verdict This content is protected Sugar Ray in the ring. A view of the ringside before one of their other fights This content is protected
Jack Dempsey and Max Baer staged an exhibition bout at Max's NJ training camp. Baer would meet Max Schmeling in New York on June 8th, with Dempsey as promoter of the bout. Atlantic City, NJ - May 28. 1933 This content is protected
November 28, 1912. Wolgast came out fighting, but in the 16th Ritchie landed a long wild right to the jaw, spinning Wolgast round and nearly sending him down. Braced with one fist on the canvas, Wolgast launched two low blows to Ritchie, and referee Jim Griffen stopped the fight, awarding the victory to Ritchie on a foul. This content is protected This content is protected This content is protected This content is protected
Jersey Joe,,,,,,,,,,,,still had a set of 'guns'. Sonny looking at writer Jimmy Cannon, who said,,,,,,,,'nice dive'
one for my old mate turpinr... randy turpin.. This content is protected and here he is with gordon wallace from canada...wallace ko'd turpin (in london)...but it was late in turpins career... This content is protected