Got the Black Murderers Row - Charley Burley book for Xmas, not had time to read it yet but have heard from many people and some reviews that it's one of the best books out there - did some searching to try and find some footage of the man and came across this video that looks at his unique style.

Watched it a few times now and the guy was a pure natural master with a great defence and brilliant footwork - Reminds me of a Prime Naz the way he leans back then leaps in with his punches if that makes any sense

It's Criminal he never won a title and was 100% one of the most avoided fighters in History (Ray Robinson, Tony Zale, Jake LaMotta, Marcel Cerdan and Rocky Graziano all ducked him) - This is a natural Welter Weight who defeated Archie Moore and was also never stopped by anyone in his career.

Eddie Futch said Burley was the greatest all-round fighter he ever worked with, he must have been great because Futch worked with Joe Louis, Larry Holmes, Joe Frazier, Alexis Arguello and a load of other greats.

Anyway see what you think and has anyone here read the book yet?

My Hardback copy is signed by the author and numbered as a limited edition which i wasn't expecting




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