OTD IN BOXING HISTORY

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Savold prior to this was claiming to be the true heavyweight champion because the BBBC put on a "world title" match between him and Bruce Woodcock.

But when Joe Louis unretired and lost to Ezzard Charles, the BBBC reversed their decision and recognized Charles as champion. There'd be no doubt when Louis basically smashed Savold.



The War on the Shore.... Unfortunately Cooney was terribly rusty and hooked on alcohol and cocaine and was thoroughly beaten.