Jimmy McLarnin vs Pancho Villa (7/4/1925)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by the_bigunit, Nov 27, 2012.


  1. the_bigunit

    the_bigunit Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Was just curious on how big a factor Francisco Guilledo (Pancho Villa)'s tooth extraction played into this fight?

    Must've been an excellent scrap. And tooth extraction or not - this is an absolute LEGENDARY win for Jimmy McLarnin. (Aged just 17!) Villa, just 23, was still a professional of over 100 fights! All things considered - it just bamboozles me.

    So any help, unbelievably appreciated.





    While we're on the subject - care to rate these men?
     
    the_bigunit, Nov 27, 2012
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    He died of what ailed him going into the fight. So, you'd have to believe it was significant.
     
    McGrain, Nov 28, 2012
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