Willis Earls - Revision history

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	==Career Overview==		==Career Overview==
	''Willis Earls'' was a hard-punching club-fighter, who after a highly unsuccessful 9-year ring career, finally found himself, and streaked to an impressive winning streak and a top 10 world ranking.		''Willis Earls'' was a hard-punching club-fighter, who after a highly unsuccessful 9-year ring career, finally found himself, and streaked to an impressive winning streak and a top 10 world ranking.

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	On December 1, 1969, Earls trimmed down to Light heavyweight and launched a comeback. In eight short months, Earls went undefeated in 9 straight fights, which included upset knockouts over [[Joe Burns]] and [[Paul Patin]]. Earls even held world-rated 175 pounder [[Eddie Jones]] to a draw. Earls earned a number 10 world ranking and fought the number 1 rated [[Jimmy Dupree]] for the right to challenge world champion [[Bob Foster]]. Earls' bubble was burst and he was knocked out in the 1st round. His career took a nose dive after the loss, and he ended his career with consecutive knockout losses to [[Eddie Jones]], [[Terry Daniels]], [[Elmo (Tex) Henderson]], and [[Brian Kelly (American)\|Brian Kelly]].		On December 1, 1969, Earls trimmed down to Light heavyweight and launched a comeback. In eight short months, Earls went undefeated in 9 straight fights, which included upset knockouts over [[Joe Burns]] and [[Paul Patin]]. Earls even held world-rated 175 pounder [[Eddie Jones]] to a draw. Earls earned a number 10 world ranking and fought the number 1 rated [[Jimmy Dupree]] for the right to challenge world champion [[Bob Foster]]. Earls' bubble was burst and he was knocked out in the 1st round. His career took a nose dive after the loss, and he ended his career with consecutive knockout losses to [[Eddie Jones]], [[Terry Daniels]], [[Elmo (Tex) Henderson]], and [[Brian Kelly (American)\|Brian Kelly]].

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	==Career Overview==		==Career Overview==

	''Willis Earls'' was a hard-punching club-fighter, who after a highly unsuccessful 9-year ring career, finally found himself, and streaked to an impressive winning streak and a top 10 world ranking.		''Willis Earls'' was a hard-punching club-fighter, who after a highly unsuccessful 9-year ring career, finally found himself, and streaked to an impressive winning streak and a top 10 world ranking.

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	One thing Earls was noted for was his punching power. He reportedly had Liston on the canvas before being knocked out in 2 rounds.{{fact}}		One thing Earls was noted for was his punching power. He reportedly had Liston on the canvas before being knocked out in 2 rounds.{{fact}}

	On December 1, 1969, Earls trimmed down to Light heavyweight and launched a comeback. In eight short months, Earls went undefeated in 9 straight fights, which included upset knockouts over [[Joe Burns]] and [[Paul Patin]]. Earls even held world-rated 175 pounder [[Eddie Jones]] to a draw. Earls earned a number 10 world ranking and fought the number 1 rated [[Jimmy Dupree]] for the right to challenge world champion [[Bob Foster]]. Earls' bubble was burst and he was knocked out in the 1st round. His career took a nose dive after the loss, and he ended his career with consecutive knockout losses to [[Eddie Jones]], [[Terry Daniels]], [[Elmo (Tex) Henderson]], and [[Brian Kelly]].		On December 1, 1969, Earls trimmed down to Light heavyweight and launched a comeback. In eight short months, Earls went undefeated in 9 straight fights, which included upset knockouts over [[Joe Burns]] and [[Paul Patin]]. Earls even held world-rated 175 pounder [[Eddie Jones]] to a draw. Earls earned a number 10 world ranking and fought the number 1 rated [[Jimmy Dupree]] for the right to challenge world champion [[Bob Foster]]. Earls' bubble was burst and he was knocked out in the 1st round. His career took a nose dive after the loss, and he ended his career with consecutive knockout losses to [[Eddie Jones]], [[Terry Daniels]], [[Elmo (Tex) Henderson]], and [[Brian Kelly (American)\|Brian Kelly]].

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	''Willis Earls'' was a hard-punching club-fighter, who after a highly unsuccessful 9-year ring career, finally found himself, and streaked to an impressive winning streak and a top 10 world ranking.		''Willis Earls'' was a hard-punching club-fighter, who after a highly unsuccessful 9-year ring career, finally found himself, and streaked to an impressive winning streak and a top 10 world ranking.

	Earls turned pro in 1960 and until July 29, 1969, he compiled a dismal record of 4-10-1. However, a close look at opponents showed that the inexperienced Earls was overmatched. He was defeated by the likes of [[Sonny Liston]], [[Jerry Quarry]], and [[Dave Zyglewicz]].		Earls turned pro in 1960 and until July 29, 1969, he compiled a dismal record of 4-10-1. However, a close look at opponents, showed that the inexperienced Earls was overmatched. He was defeated by the likes of [[Sonny Liston]], [[Jerry Quarry]], and [[Dave Zyglewicz]].

	One thing Earls was noted for; his punching power. He reportedly had Liston on the canvas before being knocked out in 2 rounds.		One thing Earls was noted for was his punching power. He reportedly had Liston on the canvas before being knocked out in 2 rounds.{{fact}}

	On ~~Deceember~~ 1, 1969, Earls trimmed down to ~~lightheavyweight~~ and launched a comeback. In eight short months, Earls went undefeated in 9 straight fights which included upset knockouts over [[Joe Burns]] and [[Paul Patin]]. Earls even held world-rated 175 pounder [[Eddie ~~(Bossman)~~ to a draw]]. Earls earned a number 10 world ranking and fought the number 1 rated [[Jimmy Dupree]] for the right to challenge world champion [[Bob Foster]].		On December 1, 1969, Earls trimmed down to Light heavyweight and launched a comeback. In eight short months, Earls went undefeated in 9 straight fights, which included upset knockouts over [[Joe Burns]] and [[Paul Patin]]. Earls even held world-rated 175 pounder [[Eddie Jones]] to a draw. Earls earned a number 10 world ranking and fought the number 1 rated [[Jimmy Dupree]] for the right to challenge world champion [[Bob Foster]]. Earls' bubble was burst and he was knocked out in the 1st round. His career took a nose dive after the loss, and he ended his career with consecutive knockout losses to [[Eddie Jones]], [[Terry Daniels]], [[Elmo (Tex) Henderson]], and [[Brian Kelly]].

	Earls bubble burst and he was ~~stunningly~~ knocked out in 1 round. His career took a nose dive after the loss, and he ended his career with consecutive knockout losses to [[Eddie ~~(Bossman)~~ Jones]], [[Terry Daniels]]. [[Elmo (Tex) Henderson]], and [[Brian Kelly]].

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Career Overview

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	''Willis Earls'' was a hard-punching club-fighter, who after a highly unsuccessful 9-year ring career, finally found himself, and streaked to an impressive winning streak and a top 10 world ranking.		''Willis Earls'' was a hard-punching club-fighter, who after a highly unsuccessful 9-year ring career, finally found himself, and streaked to an impressive winning streak and a top 10 world ranking.

	~~Inactive 1961~~-~~1966~~.		Earls turned pro in 1960 and until July 29, 1969, he compiled a dismal record of 4-10-1. However, a close look at opponents showed that the inexperienced Earls was overmatched. He was defeated by the likes of [[Sonny Liston]], [[Jerry Quarry]], and [[Dave Zyglewicz]].

			One thing Earls was noted for; his punching power. He reportedly had Liston on the canvas before being knocked out in 2 rounds.

			On Deceember 1, 1969, Earls trimmed down to lightheavyweight and launched a comeback. In eight short months, Earls went undefeated in 9 straight fights which included upset knockouts over [[Joe Burns]] and [[Paul Patin]]. Earls even held world-rated 175 pounder [[Eddie (Bossman) to a draw]]. Earls earned a number 10 world ranking and fought the number 1 rated [[Jimmy Dupree]] for the right to challenge world champion [[Bob Foster]].

			Earls bubble burst and he was stunningly knocked out in 1 round. His career took a nose dive after the loss, and he ended his career with consecutive knockout losses to [[Eddie (Bossman) Jones]], [[Terry Daniels]]. [[Elmo (Tex) Henderson]], and [[Brian Kelly]].

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			==Career Overview==

			''Willis Earls'' was a hard-punching club-fighter, who after a highly unsuccessful 9-year ring career, finally found himself, and streaked to an impressive winning streak and a top 10 world ranking.

	Inactive 1961-1966.		Inactive 1961-1966.

Unknown user at 00:00, 1 January 2005

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Inactive 1961-1966.