Let's talk about Jack Sharkey

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Rumsfeld, Jul 22, 2008.


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  1. Maxmomer

    Maxmomer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Did it land?
     
    Maxmomer, Jul 22, 2008
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  2. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    No Carnera slipped it.

    I might be able to dig up the photo.
     
    janitor, Jul 22, 2008
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  3. Joe E

    Joe E Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Sharkey at his best was second only to Tunney as a technician. Although not a devastating puncher he had some clout. His chin was sturdy although he was KOd 4 times in his Carrer. His drawback seemed to be his temperament becoming overly emotional and at times to the point of crying in the ring. All in all a very good Heavy definitely top 25.
     
    Joe E, Jul 22, 2008
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  4. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Heres the photo:

    http://pro.corbis.com/popup/Enlargement.aspx?mediauids={cad1d33e-8741-4d32-bd02-00439770b452}|{ffffffff-ffff-ffff-ffff-ffffffffffff}&qsPageNo=1&fdid=&Area=Search&TotalCount=4&CurrentPos=1&WinID={cad1d33e-8741-4d32-bd02-00439770b452}

    I have always been fascinated by Sharkey. He was highly inconsistant. He was very talented. He was highly flawed. He was very interesting .

    Have to give him credit for not drawing the color line fighting both Wills and Godfrey.
     
    he grant, Jul 22, 2008
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