I thought maybe it was like 'Interim', or Silver champion, those silly titles boxers fight for when the main champ is otherwise engaged. With Louis at war, guess this was a better option than stripping him of the title.
Very interesting though, love little historic nuggets like this
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- 22 Jan 2025, 13:22
- Forum: Boxing History
- Topic: Joe Louis vs. Jimmy Bivins (1947)
- Replies: 11
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- 20 Jan 2025, 07:57
- Forum: Boxing History
- Topic: Joe Louis vs. Jimmy Bivins (1947)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2378
Re: Joe Louis vs. Jimmy Bivins (1947)
Hello, I am indeed Human, though the wife may disagree. I can find nothing online about this at all, but what an interesting thing. I was just curious as usually you can click on the title and BOXREC will give you other champions, but this had no link and no other info. Thank you very much for this,...
- 20 Jan 2025, 06:28
- Forum: Boxing History
- Topic: Joe Louis vs. Jimmy Bivins (1947)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2378
Re: Joe Louis vs. Jimmy Bivins (1947)
Could someone please explain what the 'Duration' title is? Cannot find any info. Ta
- 19 Jan 2025, 13:02
- Forum: Boxing History
- Topic: 'Duration'
- Replies: 0
- Views: 908
'Duration'
Hello,
Looking at the history of boxing, for simple enjoyment. Came across the 'Duration Title' won by Jimmy Bivins in 1943, I cant find anything about what this title is. Can anyone shed some light please?
Looking at the history of boxing, for simple enjoyment. Came across the 'Duration Title' won by Jimmy Bivins in 1943, I cant find anything about what this title is. Can anyone shed some light please?