Jack Johnson verses Jess Willard

**THE PHILOSOPHER** · 02-01-2013 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by keo

Jack Johnson, always claims that this fight was a set up, and that he was not really knocked out.He is seen shading his eyes from the sun, in the knock out photo, he was 37 years old ,the fight lasted 26 rounds.Ive seen most of the old footage of the fight ,and l agree with Johnsons view, that he threw the fight.Jess Willard was not skillful enough to beat Johnson.l understand that this was a long time a go ,1915 but l would be interested to hear what people think regards. keo.

A fighter from a century ago. Does SB not have a classic forum?

**IamInuit** · 02-01-2013 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by THE PHILOSOPHER

Originally Posted by keo

Jack Johnson, always claims that this fight was a set up, and that he was not really knocked out.He is seen shading his eyes from the sun, in the knock out photo, he was 37 years old ,the fight lasted 26 rounds.Ive seen most of the old footage of the fight ,and l agree with Johnsons view, that he threw the fight.Jess Willard was not skillful enough to beat Johnson.l understand that this was a long time a go ,1915 but l would be interested to hear what people think regards. keo.

A fighter from a century ago. Does SB not have a classic forum?

Whats so funny about that. Its a boxing forum and many including myself enjoy discussing past eras.
If they are going to do anything they should make a freakin Klitschko forum.

**THE PHILOSOPHER** · 02-01-2013 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by IamInuit

Originally Posted by THE PHILOSOPHER

Originally Posted by keo

Jack Johnson, always claims that this fight was a set up, and that he was not really knocked out.He is seen shading his eyes from the sun, in the knock out photo, he was 37 years old ,the fight lasted 26 rounds.Ive seen most of the old footage of the fight ,and l agree with Johnsons view, that he threw the fight.Jess Willard was not skillful enough to beat Johnson.l understand that this was a long time a go ,1915 but l would be interested to hear what people think regards. keo.

A fighter from a century ago. Does SB not have a classic forum?

Whats so funny about that. Its a boxing forum and many including myself enjoy discussing past eras.
If they are going to do anything they should make a freakin Klitschko forum.

I would love that. They own a division so why not a forum?