I read in his bio that actor Robert mitchum has been a professional boxer with a record of 27 fights. Also it is said that he was once was challenged in a bar by a heavyweight, ranked # 2 or 3 in the world at the time, and Mitchum knocked him out.
does anyone know any more of this?
Robert Mitchum
Re: Robert Mitchum
1.Ex-Fighter, Actor Brawl In Colorado; Reynolds, Fairfield Soldier, Tangles With Mitchum in Tavern
The Hartford Courant (1923-1984). Hartford, Conn.: Nov 9, 1951. p. 4 (1 page) Abstract Page map Article image - PDF (44 K) Mark this document
2.GI 'INTERESTED' IN RETURN BOUT WITH MITCHUM
Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1963). Chicago, Ill.: Nov 11, 1951. p. 3 (1 page) Citation Page map Article image - PDF (27 K) Mark this document
3.Fairfield Soldier Reportedly Kicked By Movie Actor Wants Return Match
The Hartford Courant (1923-1984). Hartford, Conn.: Nov 11, 1951. p. 7 (1 page) Abstract Page map Article image - PDF (25 K)
The Hartford Courant (1923-1984). Hartford, Conn.: Nov 9, 1951. p. 4 (1 page) Abstract Page map Article image - PDF (44 K) Mark this document
2.GI 'INTERESTED' IN RETURN BOUT WITH MITCHUM
Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1963). Chicago, Ill.: Nov 11, 1951. p. 3 (1 page) Citation Page map Article image - PDF (27 K) Mark this document
3.Fairfield Soldier Reportedly Kicked By Movie Actor Wants Return Match
The Hartford Courant (1923-1984). Hartford, Conn.: Nov 11, 1951. p. 7 (1 page) Abstract Page map Article image - PDF (25 K)