What’s your favorite fact about your favorite fighter?

Ahahah! Good One.

 

Jimmy Young turned down the lead role in "Blackenstein" to fight Earnie Shavers.

 

Jim Watt was voted Glasgow's Mr Wet Underpants (1979).

 

I can't say he's my favorite boxer, but he's one of my favorites.
- he lost his Olympic gold medal due to a scandalous referee's decision
- he experienced his first defeat as a professional by justified disqualification
- he was the Middleweight, Super Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, and Heavyweight champion
- I believe he showed the world "something new" in terms of speed and reflexes. While the previously listed factors are facts, this is my personal, subjective impression

 

Yeah, he’s the bartender.

 

Did he??
Now never knew that.

 

No way - source!

Jimmy “Blackenstein” Young.

 

"Who do you want me to fight - Darth Vader?"

"Joe,it's interesting that you picked an opponent with bad legs and one bad hand"

 

"These are not the Halifax heavyweights you're looking for"

 

Aaah mate, I have a 2000 strong boxing magazine collection, so it'll be in the depths of there somewhere. Another guy a few weeks ago asked me a similar question, I told him to find the source if he thinks it's that easy "online"...I'm still waiting (as Diana Ross once sang) .

 

I’ll take it on good faith then, it’s canon. Joltin Jim “Blackenstein” Young.

 

My favourite boxers cousin played football for a England, and has been portrayed by his own son in film.

 

That is very cool. I can't remember an interview where Danny didn't seem like a nice guy.

 

Roberto Duran was undefeated from 135 on down in a ridiculous amount of fights.

 

Jimmy would n't have had time for the Blackenstein gig as his double career as a boxer and part time singer with the Three Degrees was busy enough.