Lol. The Twin Cities being considered a hick town. Tell that to the numerous boxers from Miske's area that became some of the most highly regarded fighters of the day... all time even. Miske didnt achieve those heights because he wasnt that good. Not because there was a bias against him. In fact Miske got more opportunities than most during that era. far disproportionate to his skill or standing, up to and including a totally undeserved shot at the grearest prize in the sport. laughable to suggest that miske didnt get the breaks he deserved because of bias or any oher reason.
I would also point out that the twin cities, at the time in question, where comparable in size (slightly larger actually) than Pittsburgh and likely had more top fighters in more divisions than Pittsburgh including some of the biggest, most bankable names in the sport. Hardly the provincial hick town compared to Pittsburgh you make them out to be.
Billy Miske -- tough break but a good family man
Re: Billy Miske -- tough break but a good family man
Il Duce, could you please tell me how good was Billy Miske? This include skills, left jabs, left hook, right hand, power, power punch, body attack, durability, footwork, defense and chin.
Re: Billy Miske -- tough break but a good family man
Il Duce, could you please tell me how good was Billy Miske when he wasn't sick from Bright's Disease? This include skills, left jabs, left hook, right hand, power, power punch, body attack, durability, footwork, defense and chin.
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Il Duce,
Before you reply to other post including mine, could you please tell me how good was Billy Miske? This include his skills, left jabs, left hook, right hand, power, power punch, body attack, durability, footwork, defense and chin.
Before you reply to other post including mine, could you please tell me how good was Billy Miske? This include his skills, left jabs, left hook, right hand, power, power punch, body attack, durability, footwork, defense and chin.
Re: Billy Miske -- tough break but a good family man
Come on Il Duce could you please just tell me how good was Billy Miske?
Re: Billy Miske -- tough break but a good family man
I often wonder how these old time guys would rate if fighting under modern rules and conditions. How many would be able to adapt their skills and habits? How would they be affected by stricter refs and judges, fewer fights, televised cards, social media, advances in training and nutrition, etc