Jack Johnson en die stryd van die eeu

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After Jack Johnson became champion, a lack of strong contenders caused public pressure to mount on James J. Jeffires, die afgetrede voormalige swaargewig-kampioen, to end his retirement and fight Johnson. Jeffries was considered the first and most credible of the “Wit Hoop” aanspraakmakers. In sy fleur, Jeffries probably couldn’t beat Johnson. Op 35 jaar oud en byna 300

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Gentleman Jim KOs Boston Strong Boy

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John L. Sullivan had dominated the prize ring during his career. Possessing a record of 40 wins, no losses and two draws, “The Boston Strong Boy” was considered invincible. Sullivan won the world championship in 1882 and dispensed all challengers culminating with the Fight of the Nineteenth Century with Jake Kilrain. After defeating Kilrain in this epic bout, John L.

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Wrestling Kampioen Drieë Boks

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Op Dinsdag, Januarie 19, 1909, Dr. Benjamin Roller, a Seattle physician and pro wrestler who was good enough to win the American Heavyweight Championship, inexplicably decided to try his hand at professional boxing. His opponent was friend and sparring partner, “Denver” Ed Martin, who would win the Colored World Heavyweight Boxing Championship. Dr. Benjamin Franklin Roller was a unique athlete

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Sam McVey se Big Regterhand

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Sam McVey moeg van die gebrek aan geleentheid vir swart vegters in die Verenigde State van Amerika gedurende die vroeë twintigste eeu. McVey besluit om te verlaat vir Europa in 1907, waar hy geveg het tot 1911. McVey in Australië geveg vir nog drie jaar voordat hy terugkeer na die Verenigde State van Amerika. Hierdie kort hoogtepunt film van Frankryk in 1911 met “Battling” Jim Johnson shows

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