Boxing News by Ted Spoon
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Georges Carpentier: A Curious Vintage – April 29th, 2013
An unglamorous apprenticeship began in dingy saloons, teaching this gaunt choirboy how to intimidate the uneducated and the quick-tempered…
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Gluttony Is No Sin – March 24th, 2013
LaMotta’s jaw was something of an open challenge, but similar to a fairground game the chance of cracking it was anywhere between slim and none…
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The Well-Groomed Warrior – March 7th, 2013
Oscar De La Hoya wasn’t remarkable at any one thing, but that’s no way to introduce a fighter who was excellent at many…
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Max Schmeling: Substance over Style – February 3rd, 2013
With his extended left and distinct pauses it was easy to label Max as basic, robotic even, but what was unspectacular about him was his greatest strength…