Jack Johnson and The Fight of the Century

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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. At 35 years of age and nearly 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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Sullivan Wins Fight of the 19th Century

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John L. Sullivan a fost de tranziție la categoria grea premiu campion lupta. 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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Lupte Champion Incearca Box

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Marți, Ianuarie 19, 1909, Dr. Benjamin Roller, un medic Seattle și pro wrestler care a fost suficient de bun pentru a câștiga campionatul american Heavyweight, în mod inexplicabil a decis să încerce mâna la box profesionist. Adversarul său a fost prieten și partener de sparring, “Denver” Ed Martin, cine va câștiga Campionatul Mondial de box la categoria grea colorate. Dr. Benjamin Franklin Roller was a unique athlete

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