One of the best articles I’ve ever read regarding the “Old Timers vs. Modern Timers” was printed in a one-off magazine on the heavyweight champions. The lead article was titled: “Psst! Want to know a secret about the old time champions?” or something to that effect (I’ll have to dig the magazine out...

In an old (1931) issue of Ring Magazine, cartoonist Lank Leonard referred to Pat Redmond, recently beaten by then up-and-coming Primo Carnera, as a “seal.” I have a strong suspicion that Leonard is implying Redmond took a dive, as many Carnera opponents at the time were accused of doing. Can anyone ...

Alphabet organizations + 17 weight divisions=Chaos. Bigger gloves, 12 round "title" fights instead of 15 rounds. Posses. Long walks to the ring. Theme music.

When Boxing once again understands that the FIGHT matters more than the SHOW, it just might become a top sport once again.

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The January 1934 Ring Magazine gives the weights for both Holman Williams and Joe "Little Dempsey" Gerace as 127 lbs ("Heard & Seen In Michigan, page 59) for their fight in Saginaw on 10/30/33.