November 26, 1908: Stanley Ketchel KO11 Billy Papke November 26, 2020 Patrick Connor 0 Stanley Ketchel and Billy Papke combined to form one hell of a middleweight rivalry. In 1909, Ketchel proved he reigned supreme.
November 6, 1918: Jack Dempsey KO3 Battling Levinsky November 6, 2020 Patrick Connor 2 Jack Dempsey helped transform boxing from a mainstream sport and hobby to a national obsession. In 1918 he squared off against light heavyweight champion Battling Levinsky.
July 3, 1905: Marvin Hart KO12 Jack Root July 3, 2019 Patrick Connor 0 Marvin Hart and Jack Root battled for a claim to the vacant heavyweight throne back in 1905. It’s a story most have forgotten.
