Frankie Campbell (33-4-2, 26 KO’s) Born: 1904, Died: 8-25-1930 This is one of the most horrific deaths in the sport. Campbell died after having his brain separated from the connective tissue inside the skull, a result of punishment sustained in a fifth round TKO loss to Max Baer. The injury is said to have occurred as early as the second round, when Campbell stated to his … [Read more...]
Paul Magno’s Daily Grind: Wednesday, June 23rd
I give this Hump Day Grind to you... * Former Heavyweight champ, Larry Holmes, will participate in an exhibition bout against former Super Featherweight champ, Azumah Nelson, in Ghana as part of a 5-day cultural visit to promote tourism to the African nation. Holmes will also hold a boxing clinic in the Accra Sports Stadium as well as help launch the Larry Holmes Boxing … [Read more...]