Here is a link that gives the account of the fight between a ,44 fight Gunboat Smith and ,a 15 fight Jess Willard. Several times the word inexperienced is used to describe Jess, it appears Smith got him at the right time, before he had fully developed as a fighter. This content is protected Here is the link. http://news.google.com/newspapers?i...2436109&dq=gunboat+smith+v+jess+willard&hl=en
Willard looks like he had to crouch down to fit in picture. From article, it seems Willard was very tough and game, as he was against Dempsey.