Thursday, December 26, 2019

THE GHETTO WIZARD- Benny Leonard










THE GHETTO WIZARD

A photo of lightweight legend, the great Benny Leonard. The Jewish American ring legend reigned as world champion for 8 years after knocking out ‘Welsh Wizard’ Freddie Welsh in 1917. His reign still stands as the longest in 135 lbs history.



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Saturday, December 7, 2019

Joe Louis vs Two Ton Tony Gallento 1939





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THE FIRST BOXER WITH AN ANDY RUIZ BODY-TYPE FIGHTING FOR THE HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE

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Joe Louis vs Two Ton Tony Gallento 1939

Domenico Antonio Galento (March 12, 1910 – July 22, 1979) was an American heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed "Two Ton" for his reasoning to his manager for being nearly late to one of his fights: "I had two tons of ice to deliver on my way here". 

Galento was one of the most colorful fighters in the history of the sport. He wrestled an octopus, and boxed a kangaroo as publicity stunts for his fights. He also boxed a 550 lb. (250 kg) bear, as a stage attraction.