February 7, 1961: Harold Johnson TKO9 Jesse Bowdry February 7, 2021 Patrick Connor 0 In 1961, light heavyweight Harold Johnson defeated Jesse Bowdry, finally making good on his years-long mission to become a world champion.
10 Notable Days in History — and Boxing July 7, 2019 Patrick Connor 0 Though boxing fans might have a tough time believing it, sometimes the fighting isn’t even the most important thing happening on a given day.