Browsing Tag Tommy Gibbons

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  The Smoke City Wildcat

  They called them the Roaring Twenties, that crazy decade following World War I when the economy boomed, “speakeasies” opened on every other corner, the “flappers” started showing a ...

  On June 6, 2021 / By Robert Portis
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  June 5, 1925: Tunney vs Gibbons

  By 1924, Gene Tunney, to the incredulity of American sports fans, had begun openly campaigning for a chance to face the heavyweight champion of the world, Jack Dempsey. ...

  On June 5, 2021 / By Michael Carbert
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  May 15, 1920: Greb vs Gibbons II

  The enigma that is Harry Greb has grown to mythical proportions in recent years and there is no doubt his accomplishments warrant inclusion in any discussion regarding the ...

  On May 15, 2021 / By Daniel Attias
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  Bad Rap?

  “I wouldn’t say he was dirty so much as he was expedient. He was so eager to get the damage done that his head and shoulders went with ...

  On December 27, 2020 / By Douglas Cavanaugh
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  Fight City Legends: The Fighting Marine

  Gene Tunney will forever be a truly great boxer, one of the best to ever step into the ring. A clever strategist with excellent footwork, superb defense, and ...

  On October 6, 2020 / By Michael Carbert
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  Top 12 All-Time Greatest Light Heavyweights

  Continuing our infrequent rankings of the all-time greatest boxers in each of the original eight weight classes, we offer our third installment in the series. We started with ...

  On July 8, 2019 / By Michael Carbert