@michaelmohan You know what I'm starting to love? Your letterboxd reviews. They run the gamut from brief musings, to technical observations, to Uber-philosophical treatises. Good stuff!
Harry Wills, aka "The Black Panther." One of the great uncrowned kings. Denied a shot at Jack Dempsey's world title. Wins over Joe Jeannette, Jeff Clark, Sam McVea, Gunboat Smith, Luis Firpo and Sam Langford. Official record: 89-10-4. #Heavyweight#History#Boxing#Legend
Future world champ Joe Louis cracks up his coach, Jack Blackburn, during a photoshoot in 1935. Blackburn (who was himself an all-time great fighter) and Louis, who called each other "Chappie," shared an exceptionally close boxer-trainer bond. #Heavyweight#History#Boxing
The festivities have begun for the big Induction Weekend in Canastota, so count on us to rain on the parade: Top 12 Greatest Boxers *NOT* In The Hall Of Fame. These #legends deserve better! Check it out: https://t.co/6v0hSOguQB #Boxing#History From @KennethBridgham
The timeless tale of the crosstown rivalry between Hall of Famers Teddy Yarosz and Billy Conn, as they battled for "Steel City Bragging Rights." Check it out: https://t.co/8134o3sUrg #Boxing#History#Legends From @KennethBridgham
On October 18, @usykaa became the first man to win the undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years. Here’s the first part of my look at his historic predecessors.
https://t.co/BWeFf2fw6E
In one of boxing’s most competitive eras, Henry Armstrong was, for a time, king of the featherweight, lightweight and welterweight divisions simultaneously. Here are our top 12 greatest “Hurricane Hank” performances. Check it out: https://t.co/vN931VJIke #boxing#history
It’s been a century since Abe Goldstein became the first Jewish world champ of the bantamweight division. Here’s the story of the rise of “The Pride of the Ghetto” from orphan to champion. Check it out: https://t.co/IM0w3ApElN… #boxing#history From @KennethBridgham.
RIGHTING A WRONG: The Story of "Homicide Hank." Exclusive interview with author Kenneth Bridgham on his new book. Check it out: https://t.co/gvwGvUbywj #Boxing#History#Interview#Books