oldest combined age for a bout?

[Adamj1987]

is it dexter dunworth Vs Ron Johnson with a combinded age of 93? 53 and 40 respectively at the time

[hofguy]

is it dexter dunworth Vs Ron Johnson with a combinded age of 93? 53 and 40 respectively at the time

Walter Edgerton (Kentucky Rosebud) vs John Henry Johnson. 1916-06-09. Philadelphia.
Edgerton billed as 61 (possibly 63), Johnson billed as 56, combined age 117 or more!

[jaclem2]

..probably not as old as either combination, but jack johnson and bob fitzsimmons fought at advanced ages.....before the advent of social security...

[raylawpc]

November 17, 2000: Larry Holmes, age 51, beat Mike Weaver, age 49, by TKO in round 6. Combined ages = 100 years. I think it may be the oldest where the ages can be actually confirmed, although Edgerton v. Johnson may be correct if only the ages could be confirmed.

[Goodnight, Irene]

November 17, 2000: Larry Holmes, age 51, beat Mike Weaver, age 49, by TKO in round 6. Combined ages = 100 years. I think it may be the oldest where the ages can be actually confirmed, although Edgerton v. Johnson may be correct if only the ages could be confirmed.

Well, I have been critical of Holmes' willingness to rematch those who gave him trouble, but theres the proof Im wrong

[SaadOffTheDeck]

November 17, 2000: Larry Holmes, age 51, beat Mike Weaver, age 49, by TKO in round 6. Combined ages = 100 years. I think it may be the oldest where the ages can be actually confirmed, although Edgerton v. Johnson may be correct if only the ages could be confirmed.

Well, I have been critical of Holmes' willingness to rematch those who gave him trouble, but theres the proof Im wrong

He also gave Bonecrusher a rematch right around that time. I watched them both on my PPV box. Sadly I actually paid for Holmes/Butterbean.

[Goodnight, Irene]

May I ask why?