Hart’s Face Beats Up Johnson’s Fist

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On a March night in San Francisco, heavyweight contender Marvin Hart proved pure aggressiveness could sometimes win a decision. After 20 rounds of boxing, referee Greggains, the only judge, awarded the decision over the great Jack Johnson to Hart. Hart met Johnson on March 28, 1905. Johnson entered the ring as the betting favorite. He also entered as one of

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Abe Attell zigortuta Fight konpontzen

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Abe Attell boxeolari gogorra izan zen. World Featherweight Boxing Txapelketa irabazi zuen bi aldiz. Zuen, eta bere anaia Monte munduko boxeo txapeldun izan nahi du, aldi berean, Monte World bantamweight Txapelketa irabazi ondoren lehen anaiak izan ziren. Abe Attell won his first title when he was based out of the West End Boxing Club in St. Louis, MO.

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Manassa Mauler Knocks Out Giant in 1919

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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” eta 235 libera. He posed a threat to anyone based on size alone. Hala ere,

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