"George Dixon did more for dark-skinned men than ever Frederick Douglas did"

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  1. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Just a wee quote out of The Saint Louis Republic newspaper, an article that's talking about what a shame it is, post-McGovern, that Dixon had to box to make money. I'm sure it's not true but it's another example of the astonishing regard Dixon was held in.

    "If there ever was anything like gratitude existent in the coloured race of America a fund would be raised with which to purchase an annuity to maintain Dixon comfortably for the rest of his days, for, by his pluck and integrity, he has done more to gain consideration for dark-skinned men than ever Frederick Douglas did."
     
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  2. Unforgiven

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    Yeah, but they've both been surpassed by Chris Tucker.
     
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  3. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Chris Tucker is twice surpassed by Kevin Hart, so it really doesn't matter anymore.
     
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  4. Unforgiven

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    Ok, that was pretty funny ... until about 11 seconds, it starts feeling very weird and uncomfortable.
    The devil's work, no doubt.
     
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  5. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    That's true but we're in the classic forum .... I refuse to go post-1990s.


    One minute it was all like that :

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    And now it's all like this :

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