Episode 47 – Londra vs. Carnera

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https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4gvdnq/Episode_477tfz4.mp3Podcast: Play fil tieqa ġdida | DownloadIn this episode, we discuss the careers of Jim Londos and Primo Carnera leading into a review of the 1950 wrestling match. Update We start off with an update about our recording schedule. One of the team is on the injured reserve, so we will be recording on Skype for the next several episodes.

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McVea KOs Matsuda

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In mixed style bouts between wrestlers and strikers, the adage is once the wrestler gets his hands on the striker, the fight is over. In most mixed style bouts between wrestlers or grapplers and boxers, the grappler normally wins after dragging the striker to the ground. Ray Steele defeated Battling Levinsky. “Judo” Gene LeBell smashed Milo Savage. In modern

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Episode 43 – Mixed Bout

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https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/n9e7e9/Episode_4382qwo.mp3Podcast: Play fil tieqa ġdida | DownloadUpdate I have finished writing Origins of a Legend: The Making of Ed “Strangler” Lewis. After editing, it should be released in late January/early February 2024. We briefly discuss Vince Russo’s ideas for a women’s wrestling organization. We try to figure out the market for this material. We also suggest a therapist is probably

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Jeffries KOs Jackson

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James J. Jeffries dominated American heavyweight boxing from 1899 li 1904. After winning the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship from Bob Fitzsimmons in 1899, Jeffries made 9 successful title defenses during the next five years. He retired undefeated in 1905 before be lured back for an ill-fated comeback against the great Jack Johnson. Jeffries didn’t win his bouts with superior boxing

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Ketchel Isalva lilu nnifsu

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Nhar il-Ġimgħa, Ġunju 10, 1910, Iċ-Champion Dinji tal-Boxing tal-Piż medju Stanley Ketchel ġġieled l-aħħar ġlieda tiegħu kontra Jim Smith, li ma kienx imħabbar. Ketchel neħħiet id-diviżjoni tal-piż medju, għalhekk promoturi tal-boxing tħabtu biex isibu kompetizzjoni xierqa għal Ketchel. At only 24 sena, Ketchel għex iebes u ġġieled kontinwament u kkawża tkissir bikri ta 'ġismu. Wara l-ġlieda kontra Smith, Ketchel maħsub biex

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Jeffries KOs Corbett

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Fuq Mejju 11, 1900, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion James J. Jeffries fought his former employer James J. Corbett. Corbett held the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship in the early 1890s. Corbett hired the powerfully built Jeffires to help him prepare for his title challengers. Jeffries went on to win the world title from the man, who beat Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons. Corbett

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Big Match Jaqa '

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In March 1893, gazzetti madwar il-pajjiż ħarġu l-istorja ta’ partita proposta bejn iċ-champion dinji attwali tal-boxing tal-piż ħafif Jack McAuliffe u l-għalliem tal-boxing ta’ Saint Louis Mike Mooney.. Għalkemm il-partita tkun tidher stramba minħabba li Mooney kien sfidant daqstant ħafif meqjus, l-attrazzjoni ta $2500 naħa hija probabbilment dak li ġab iċ-champion fuq il-mejda. Aġġustat

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Fitz Dethrones Corbett in 1897

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Dwar Marzu 17, 1897, current World Heavyweight Boxing Champion James J. Corbett entered the boxing ring at Carson City, Nevada. Corbett faced the challenge of former middleweight boxing champion Bob Fitzsimmons. Corbett entered as the favorite enjoying both an almost twenty pound weight advantage and slick boxing skills. “Ruddy Robert” as Fitzsimmons was sometimes known won the World Middleweight Boxing Championship in

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Acton Wrestles Fitzsimmons

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Nhar il-Ġimgħa, Novembru 27, 1891, l-eks Champion Amerikan tal-Lotta tal-Piż Tqil Joe Acton ġġieled iċ-Champion Dinji tal-Boxing tal-Heavyweight tal-futur Bob Fitzsimmons f'San Francisco, California. L-irġiel iġġieldu għal rapportat $1,000.00 purse. Acton normalment ċeda d-daqs lill-avversarju tiegħu iżda Acton qabeż lil Fitzsimmons ta’ 148 lira b’seba’ liri.. L-irġiel iġġieldu logħba ta’ żewġ waqgħat minn tlieta skont il-lotta catch-as-catch-can

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Burns Beats Hart for Heavyweight Title

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On February 23, 1906, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Marvin Hart defended his title in Los Angeles. When James J. Jeffries retired as heavyweight champion, Hart and Jack Sharkey fought for the vacant title. Hart was the surprise winner of the fight. Hart refused to fight Jack Johnson, the recognized best heavyweight. Instead he fought Tommy Burns, a 5’07” skilled boxer.

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