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Fallen Soldiers: In Remembrance of Jordan “Sonny” Jones

Jordan “Sonny” Jones, the globetrotting welterweight contender from Vancouver, was killed in action while serving with the Canadian army in France on August 28, 1944.  After paying his dues with…Read More

A Backward Glance-1931, The Year in Boxing: Lawless Upsets Thompson in Chicago, Berg Returns With Win

A week by week look at the boxing world in 1931 by Andrew Fruman. ***** Lawless Upsets Thompson in Chicago May 8… Welterweight champion Young Jack Thompson (147) came up short in his first appearance…Read More