Bob Hope

[tagjohnson]

I've read in the past that Bob Hope (yes, that Bob Hope) fought professionally. Does anybody know anything about this? I looked him up in the archives under Hope and what I believe was his real name Leslie East and came up empty. Thanks, and how is everybody's New Year going so far?

[Sherlock]

I've made the same attempts you have and came up fruitless as well. I'd heard he fought as Packey East, though.

I find it interesting that third stooge Larry Fine was supposedly a quite talented amateur. Thinking about it, I can't see either in the ring, it's so out of their character and neither were built men. It would be pretty great if someone can come up with a result.

Thanks, and how is everybody's New Year going so far?

Fine, thanks for asking. How's yours been?

[stac]

IN AN OLD RING MAGAZINE ,I THINK AROUND ABOUT 1981 THEY STATED THAT BOB HOPE ONLY FOUGHT AS AN AMATEUR

[enrique]

Hope had a friend who fought as Packy West so he took the name Packy East and fought a few amateur fights in Ohio.

[tagjohnson]

...and my New Year has been great so far.