Jack Johnson and The Fight of the Century

Jack-Johnson

After Jack Johnson became champion, a lack of strong contenders caused public pressure to mount on James J. Jeffires, the retired former heavyweight champion, to end his retirement and fight Johnson. Jeffries was considered the first and most credible of the “White Hope” contenders. In his prime, Jeffries probably couldn’t beat Johnson. Bei 35 years of age and nearly 300

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Gentleman Jim KOs Boston Strong Boy

James-J-Corbett

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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Sullivan Wins Fight of the 19th Century

John-l-Sullivan

John L. Sullivan war die Übergangs-Schwergewichts-Champion Kampfpreis. He transitioned prize fighting from the bare knuckle era to modern boxing under the Marquis of Queensbury rules by refusing to fight in any more non-gloved bouts. Before he made this pledge, he took part in the Fight of the 19th Century with the formidable Jake Kilrain. Jake Kilrain was

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Paddy Ryan Wins The Title

Paddy-Ryan

Die wenigen Menschen, die über die Preisboxer Paddy Ryan wissen, kennen ihn wahrscheinlich als John L. Sullivan Opfer. Sullivan schlug Ryan für den Schwergewichts-Meisterschaft in Berufsboxkampf 1882. Ryan war jedoch selbst ein guter Kämpfer. Ryan wurde im März geboren 15, 1851 in Irland. Seine Familie emigrierte nach Troja, New York. Ryan war durch und durch bekannt

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Wrestling-Champion Tries Boxing

Dr-Benjamin-Franklin-Roller

Am Dienstag, Januar 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 Big Rechte Hand

Sam-Mcvey-1914

Sam McVey müde von der Mangel an Gelegenheit für schwarze Kämpfer in den Vereinigten Staaten in den frühen zwanzigsten Jahrhunderts. McVey beschlossen, für Europa zu verlassen 1907, wo er bis gekämpft 1911. McVey kämpfte in Australien für weitere drei Jahre vor der Rückkehr in die Vereinigten Staaten. Diese kurze Highlight Film aus Frankreich 1911 mit “Battling” Jim Johnson shows

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