Billy Conn lands a sharp left hook on Bearcat Jones during an exhibition bout in 1945, one of several tune-up appearances Conn made shortly after his discharge from the U.S. Army. The exhibitions marked Conn’s return to the ring following wartime service. Three years earlier, Conn’s younger brother, Jackie Conn, had outpointed Jones over four rounds. Bearcat Jones would finish his career with a record of 4 wins and 41 losses.
Art Frias - East LA's Action Hero
Step into the ring with one of boxing’s most overlooked champions — Arturo Frias.
A video tracing Frias’s journey from the hard-edged streets of East Los Angeles to the global spotlight of the lightweight title. It’s not just a story about punches and paydays — it’s about perseverance, pride, and the fire that kept Frias swinging long after the lights faded.
✅ How a 16-year-old dropout became an amateur standout
✅ The 10-day call that changed his life forever
✅ The brutal beauty of his fights with Ernesto España, Ray Mancini, and Bobby Chacon
✅ A champion who showed up for his daughter’s basketball game the same day he defended his title
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