Boxing News by Norman Marcus
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The Strange Death of Ernie Schaaf – May 19th, 2013
Baer being responsible for another death in the ring made for a better story and sold more papers than death from some microscopic bug…
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Giuseppe Antonio Berardinelli vs. Walker Smith Jr. – May 2nd, 2013
Joey Maxim wound up driving a cab and working the Vegas hotel lobbies as a paid greeter. Sugar Ray’s end was less glamorous.…
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Everlast Equipment: “The Choice of Champions” – April 25th, 2013
The gloves have not changed much over the years. They are still made of tough cowhide and packed with horsehair padding for durability…
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Lew Tendler: Champion Without a Title – April 2nd, 2013
“I wish someone would drive up this minute and drop me off a carload of Lew Tendlers,” Doc Kearns said. “I’d lick the whole world…”