Mike Gibbons – Th...
By Jim Galiano. Mike Gibbons was one of the best Middleweight fighters to never hold a world title. Mike started his career in 1908. His brother Tommy followed two years later. Mike Gibbons fought in possibly the toughest era in the history of the Middleweight division. His style...
Larry Holmes “The Easto...
By Jersey Jim. Larry Holmes stepped into the ring in what at least “appeared to be” one final time on July 27, 2002. His opponent, the once colorful Eric “Butterbean” Esch. The result was a ten round decision victory for Holmes. His final record now stands at 69 Wins, 6 Losses, with...
Jim Jeffries, The Boile...
By Monte Cox. This article recently appeared in the book “Ultimate Tough Guy: The Life and Times of James J. Jeffries” by Jim Carney Cox’s Corner Web Site It is unfortunate, in many ways, that Jim Jeffries is remembered primarily for his loss to Jack Johnson. This would...
The Best Weapons In The...
Speed – Muhammad Ali Power – George Foreman Chin – Jim Jeffries Defense – Gene Tunney Stamina – Rocky Marciano Killer Instinct – Jack Dempsey Jab – Sonny Liston (the most damaging jab of all-time) Hook – Joe Frazier Cross – Joe Louis...