Yes, he was a gentleman...a dignified, good, clean representative of boxing..kind of a precursor of Patterson...as was Walcott too, BTW.:good
Loved that peice about Charles - an inspiration - the bits referring to the way he boosted the kids when they met him speaks volumes about the man (jeez pretty much had me welling up) but through it all the way the man conducted himself actually make you feel good instead of sad - whereever you are champ rest in peace
Two of the greatest movers and shakers in the ring - Gene Tunney & Muhammad Ali This content is protected
Bratton tags Gavilan with his left This content is protected Ike Williams takes aim at Bratton with a hook This content is protected Bratton measures a crouching Gavilan with the left This content is protected Bratton tries to find a way inside Gavilans whiplash attacks This content is protected Gavilan keep a wary eye on Bratton This content is protected Kid Gavilan outworking Johnny Bratton This content is protected
The ulitmate face off with no backing down - Beau Jack and Ike Williams go head to head This content is protected