Anyone know anything about him? Finished with a record of 28-18. Only stopped once in those dozen and a half losses, by Liston. BUT managed to go the distance late in his career with Cleveland Williams. Had a LOT of SD's on his record, including two to Zora Folley. Best wins seem to be a comfortable points win over an older Ezzard Charles. Eh?
I think a win over Ernie Terrell is more impressive than one over an old, shot husk of Ezzard Charles.
Indeed he put Folley down in one of those fights. I think he retired after one of his opponents, Ernie Cab ? died after fighting him. Good solid journeyman, had Folley down in one of thier fights.
Very good & informative post. Thank you for the correction re Ernie Knox. The De Piccoli win was a good one as the Italian was tipped for big things.Henry Cooper commented that he found Bethea a really difficult opponent. I also recall a report many years ago in which Marciano was contemplating a comeback,he had a couple of bouts 'behind closed doors' including one against Bethea. Wayne gave him so much trouble that Marciano abandoned his return plans. Anyone know if Betehea is still alive ?
