Ahli Sejarah Sukan Pertempuran dan Seniman Mempertahankan Diri
Posts about bare knuckle prizefighting and professional gloved contests from the 1850s to 1930s.
Abe Attell adalah seorang peninju yang sukar. Beliau memenangi Dunia Featherweight Kejohanan Tinju dua kali. Dia dan saudaranya Monte adalah saudara-saudara pertama untuk menjadi juara tinju dunia pada masa yang sama selepas Monte memenangi bantamweight Kejohanan Dunia. Abe Attell won his first title when he was based out of the West End Boxing Club in St. Louis, MO.
While doing research, I found this picture of the Manassa Mauler training for his July 4th, 1919 title fight with Jess Willard, the World Heavyweight Boxing Champions. Willard had knocked out the great Jack Johnson in 1915 to become champion. Willard was a giant of a man at 6’06” dan 235 pound. He posed a threat to anyone based on size alone. Walau bagaimanapun,