James Jeffries talks about his career, and as a runner

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James Jeffries talks about his career, and as a runner

01-18-2021, 04:14 PM

There has been some talk about Jeffries track speed. This article answers the question.

Below 10.5 seconds in the 100 yard dash.

JAMES J. JEFFRIES' LIFE & FIGHTS COLOURFUL STORY - CHAPTER 1. - Referee (Sydney, NSW : 1886 - 1939) - 20 Jul 1927

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127916907?searchTerm=james%20jeffries%20in%20europe%20tour%201899

IN 1900, very soon after I won the heavyweight title from Bob Fitzsimmous, I went to Europe on a tour. At a race track in England, I was ...
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01-21-2021, 03:15 PM

Very interesting
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01-21-2021, 07:56 PM

- -What did Ali run it in? How about Louis?

We know AJ may well be the fastest 100 meter boxer in history.
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