Did Jess Willard kill someone?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by reznick, Jun 7, 2016.


  1. Senya13

    Senya13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Two doctors disagreed on what caused his death, one said it was Willard's punch to the jaw, the other said it was Young's head hitting the ring floor very hard when he fell.
     
  2. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm not a doctor, but if l had to guess, l would say a 6'+ guy falling hard on his head without breaking his fall is probably go to do more damage than a punch.
     
  3. SolomonDeedes

    SolomonDeedes Active Member Full Member

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    From the accounts of the fight, Young was caught by an uppercut while rushing in and just sort of crumpled to the canvas vertically. It doesn't sound as if he fell heavily enough to injure himself.
     
  4. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Both impacts could have done damage. I have a feeling the lights were out when the punch landed.

    It's really interesting that Willard toned his power down after that. I mean, if I killed another human being from boxing, I'd probably quit.
     
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