Sam Langford: Boxing’s Greatest Non-Champion
Sam Langford fought professionally from 1902 to 1926, building one of the most remarkable careers in boxing history without receiving a shot at a universally … continue
Sam Langford
Sam Langford and the Champion He Was Never Allowed to Be
In boxing, everything eventually circles back to a single idea. Who was the best man in the room. Titles change. Rules change. Promoters change. That … continue
Who Are and Were the Most Feared Boxers?
There was talk of heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, who was afraid to fight Harry Wills. Dempsey wrote in his autobiography, “There was one man I … continue
Who Were the Great Fighter’s But Never Champions?
By Ken Hissner: When it comes to great fighters who were never champions the first one that comes to mind is Sam “The Boston Bonecrusher” … continue
Was Sam “The Boston Bonecrusher” Langford the Most Feared?
By Ken Hissner: Though he never won a world championship Sam “The Boston Bonecrusher” Langford may have been the most feared boxer ever per many. … continue
Was Sam Langford the Most Feared Boxer in the History of Boxing?
By Ken Hissner: Born in Nova Scotia in 1983 all-time great Sam Langford would work his way into the United States landing in Boston. He … continue
Who Were Some of the Greatest Pound for Pound Boxers Ever?
By Ken Hissner: Coming to this writer’s mind are “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Henry “Homicide Hank” Armstrong, Harry “Pittsburgh Windmill” Greb, Sam “The Boston Bonecrusher” Langford, … continue