Jeffries Weighed 235lbs 19th Oct 1909

I'm not sure when this picture of a fat Jeffries was taken, but it does show that he most definitely put on a lot of weight between the Johnson fight and the fight previous.

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I love seeing old fart fighters from way back running in an old office suit and hard shoes.....

MR.BILL

 

I sense an agenda here by the thread starter. Those who know boxing well can tell you when a fighter drops a lot of weight to train for a fight, his stamina and strength suffer as does his timing.

For a modern day example, look at Riddick Bowe. Bowe would balloon up at times, then shed weight, but it clearly affected his performance. Except in Bowe's case he was in his 20's, and active. Jeffries was 35 and had not fought in 5+ years, and had even more weight than Bowe had to lose to get into shape.

 

I think you've just repeated what was stated in the initial post.

 

Don't forget the 10 pound turtleneck sweater and wool cap. OLD SCHOOL.

 

He was easily the number 1 man the public wanted to see fight johnson. He should have got himself into better shape and only has himself to blame.

 

He should have hired some real sparring partners rather than his hack brother. And he really, really should have had some warm up fights.