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Klondike John

Posted: 19 Oct 2007, 21:56
by Robinson
Has any one heard of this fighter or know much about him ?

From what I have read he was around 6 foot, and 200lbs, born around 1876, boxed from 1898 until 1911. He was from accounts a capable African-American fighter strong
he beat Jack Johnson, Joe Goddard andDenver Ed Martin.

Has anyone seen film of him..if it exists ? or read any accounts of him inside the ring..?

Thanks again

Kym

Posted: 21 Oct 2007, 01:26
by Brute
John "Klondike" Haines. Had a 5th round TKO win over Jack Johnson in 1899. Johnson beat him in later fights.

Posted: 21 Oct 2007, 03:43
by Robinson
How does he figure him to be better than Holmes?