All time matchup of cuties Gypsy Joe Harris- Billy Graham.

Expug · Post by **Expug** » 27 Jan 2006, 15:22

These to guys were slick . I see it as an intriguing fight. I say Harris by decision because he was a little faster. Also anyone ever seen Harris fight? Any info\stories? One of the most colorful ever .

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 27 Jan 2006, 15:59

Graham was a great cutie who gave a lot of great boxers tough bouts, I haven't seen Gypsy fight unfortunately, have read quite a bit about him, very interesting character, who knows how far he could have gone had he not had his license taken away?... stopped from boxing he became addicted to drugs and alcohol, so much for the good deeds of the men that banned him....

Expug · Post by **Expug** » 27 Jan 2006, 16:04

silkov wrote:Graham was a great cutie who gave a lot of great boxers tough bouts, I haven't seen Gypsy fight unfortunately, have read quite a bit about him, very interesting character, who knows how far he could have gone had he not had his license taken away?... stopped from boxing he became addicted to drugs and alcohol, so much for the good deeds of the men that banned him....

Passed away at 44. Without the game ,it seems he was lost.

JCS · Post by **JCS** » 27 Jan 2006, 16:07

a great cutie???

Expug · Post by **Expug** » 27 Jan 2006, 16:11

jcs83md wrote:a great cutie???

This is an old term used to describe a fighter who was a slick defensive type,fights with alot of angels,feints,knows many tricks etc. usally has a good chin also. Not really a k.o. artist.

klompton · Post by **klompton** » 27 Jan 2006, 23:35

Harris never proved himself the way Graham did. Its not a fair comparison to Harris because his career was cut short. Based on what the accomplished against their opposition you have to favor Graham all night.