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    #1

    3rd and final trivia thread

    "...... has improved a little since I sparred with him at Carson, but I still think I am his master."

    James J Corbett.

    About whom was Corbett speaking ?
    Hint:- The guy he was speaking about is arguably more famous than him.

    I will give more hints if someone does not crack this.
    Tags: final, thread, trivia
    #2
    Jim Jefferies.

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      #3
      Originally posted by IronDanHamza View Post
      Jim Jefferies.
      Beat me, I'm pretty sure it was Jeffries too.

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        #4
        Tah--dah !!!!!!!!

        Originally posted by Greatest1942 View Post
        "...... has improved a little since I sparred with him at Carson, but I still think I am his master."

        James J Corbett.

        About whom was Corbett speaking ?
        Hint:- The guy he was speaking about is arguably more famous than him.

        I will give more hints if someone does not crack this.
        BOB FITZSIMMONS,.... Now pay me !!!!

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          #5
          Originally posted by McGoorty View Post
          BOB FITZSIMMONS,.... Now pay me !!!!
          No buddy IRON and GJC are right...its Jim Jeffries

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            #6
            Originally posted by Greatest1942 View Post
            No buddy IRON and GJC are right...its Jim Jeffries
            I thought some of the guys here would be interested in reading the full article.
            Here it is:-

            1898-08-06 New York Journal American (page 5)

            "JEFFRIES CAN DRAW, BUT NOT WIN," SAYS CORBETT.

            Jeffries did not make a favorable impression in his contest with Armstrong last night. What the audience expected to see was a man with wonderful science, and because Jeffries did not show any cleverness, thought he was a stiff.

            Jim was never a scientific fighter. Of course he has some science, but his gigantic frame makes him look awkward when in action.

            He is an aggressive fighter, and a hard man to beat. His style of fighting is a peculiar one, and while he cannot always knock his man out, he can generally get adraw.

            I do not think Jeffries showed his real form last night. He knew he was to meet another man, and was cautious not to leave any opening for his opponent. I think Jeffries is capable of putting up a much better battle than he did and will prove it in the near future.

            Jeffries has improved a little since I sparred with him at Carson, but I still think I am his master.

            I noticed he employed the leads I used with him at Carson, the left swing, the body blows, and the uppercut which he tried unsuccessfully several times.

            Sincerecely, JAMES J. CORBETT.

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