Quote Originally Posted by greynotsoold View Post
A bunch of years ago, there was this tournament, a one night shot, that involved a variety of fighters. Savage was one of these; Tony tubbs and, I think, Bonecrusher Smith were as well. Donell Nichols (Nicholson?) came out of this with increased standing; he got to the finals, maybe?
At any rate, the story goes that Tubbs and Smith didn't like one another so much and a sparring session between them got serious. Savage, it is said, took one look at that and left, went back to the UK.
Thank you. I found this article about that tournament you mentioned in 93 I think it was:

Boxing: Savage makes sad exit from the world of hype: Giles Smith on a badly timed blow for a British bareknuckle boxer who is seeking a wider stage - Sport - The Independent

Also heres a better video of his fight with Cooper:



From reading about this character he seems like a bit of a nutcase, barroom brawler tough guy and con man who thought he could talk his way into some big money in boxing, but forgot he wasn't a boxer.

I reckon Cooper would have nearly murdered him in an anything goes bare knuckle fight.

Cooper was a scary individual when he was motivated and in shape.