Johnson & Choynski Photo

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  1. mcvey

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  3. mcvey

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    Choynski was 41 when that was taken.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Looks fantastic...that's discipline..he looks like a young man!
     
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  5. roughdiamond

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    Damn, 41? He looks as fresh as Johnson!
     
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  6. Mendoza

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    Top photo, thanks for posting that. Choynski can only be seen on film sparring with Jeffries. Way past his best by 1910 ( Jeffries too ), Joe Choy looks lively and fast. He must have been something in his prime.
     
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  7. BitPlayerVesti

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    In case anyone hasn't seen the clip, 2:38.
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  8. surfinghb

    surfinghb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    ^^^^^ The boxing atmosphere back in the day is just mind blowing. What a spectacle, would have been cool to be there
     
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  9. gustavo

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    here's another one same year at Jeffries' training camp. Joe & the two Jims all looking fit.
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    Awesome!
    I did not know there was footage of Choynski in action!
     
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  11. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Choynski is in impeccable condition. What a disciplined life he must have led
     
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