Pugilism

Pugilism also known as boxing was once an honorable sport that involved two men in a ring fighting with only their fists in timed intervals called rounds. It began as bare knucle and eventually introduced gloves. In modern times boxing has become big business. It's not about the fight anymore, it's about the payday. There was a time that I looked up to boxers. They wore suits before fights. They were men of honor and would never disrespect anyone in public, even an opponent. Nowadays people shell out big bucks to watch these over priced self promoting blow hards train and step into the ring to showboat and avoid getting hit. I'm sick and tired of it so I decided to put together a pictorial about some of my boxing heroes. I may not have everyone you admire but to me these men were true gentlemen in the ring.


Joseph Louis Barrow a.k.a. Joe Louis. Heavyweight Champsion from 1937 to 1949.



James J. Braddock a.k.a. The Cinderella Man became Heavyweight Champion on June 13th 1935.



Rocco Francis Marchegiano a.k.a. Rocky Marciano. Heavyweight Champion from 1952 to 1955. He defended his title 6 times and had a perfect 49 - 0 record.



Cassius MArcellus Clay a.k.a.Mohammad Ali. He was Heavyweight Champion in sevral disions between 1964 to 1980. He dended his titles 28 times during his career.



Ray Charles LEonard a.k.a. Sugar Ray Leonard. He held Welterweight and Lightweights titles between 1979 and 1989.



Alexis Arguello held 3 world titles the Featherweight, Super Featherweight, and Lightweight dividion between 1974 and 1983.



Arturo Gatti held 2 titles between 1994 and 2006 defending his titles 7 times.