Browsing Tag Joe Jeannette

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  Oct. 27, 1903: Johnson vs McVea II

  On February 5th of 1903, Jack Johnson outpointed “Denver” Ed Martin to win what was referred to at that time as the “Black” or “Colored” heavyweight championship of ...

  On October 27, 2019 / By Robert Portis
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  Sept. 6, 1920: Dempsey, Greb & Langford

  It’s now a very rare thing for boxing fans to get genuinely excited about the undercard for a major fight (Ed. note: That said, the undercard for Golovkin ...

  On September 7, 2019 / By Michael Carbert
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  Aug. 15, 1911: Langford vs O’Brien

  It’s a sad tale, but a classic one, told many times in boxing: the proud, old king saddles up for one last battle against a young warrior just ...

  On August 15, 2019 / By Michael Carbert
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  Fight City Legends: The Boston Bonecrusher

  When we compare the great champions of past and present, inevitably we draw a distinction between the true warrior and the mere athlete. At that point we realize ...

  On March 24, 2019 / By Michael Carbert