Ok, so I just found out about this guy so don't knock me because I never heard of him before. Still a Student.
But, for all those that ripped Vitali for quitting and there are some that say people have been hard on him because he is from Ukraine...check this guy out and his story:
Ok...Wiki isn't that reliable but if true....quite impressive. There is also a link down below but I suspect some people may not find that reliable either
If someone can confirm the story that would be great.
On February 10th, 1928, he faced Tony Canzoneri in New York City for the undisputed world title. Even though he lost a 15-round decision along with his title, Bass covered himself with fistic glory in a display of courage & stamina. During the third round of the encounter Bass somehow got his collarbone broken in five places. This kind of injury is excruciatingly painful making even something as simple as clenching your fists & holding them up agonizing. He somehow not only mustered the will too fight on for another 12 rounds; but from the 10th round on, he mounted a furious rally & almost pulled out of an extremely close 15 round split decision loss
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Bass
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/...enny_Bass.html
Regarding Bass, Jack Dempsey was quoted as saying: "He is the greatest fighter of his weight and inches I have ever set my eyes upon."
But, for all those that ripped Vitali for quitting and there are some that say people have been hard on him because he is from Ukraine...check this guy out and his story:
Ok...Wiki isn't that reliable but if true....quite impressive. There is also a link down below but I suspect some people may not find that reliable either
If someone can confirm the story that would be great.
On February 10th, 1928, he faced Tony Canzoneri in New York City for the undisputed world title. Even though he lost a 15-round decision along with his title, Bass covered himself with fistic glory in a display of courage & stamina. During the third round of the encounter Bass somehow got his collarbone broken in five places. This kind of injury is excruciatingly painful making even something as simple as clenching your fists & holding them up agonizing. He somehow not only mustered the will too fight on for another 12 rounds; but from the 10th round on, he mounted a furious rally & almost pulled out of an extremely close 15 round split decision loss
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Bass
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/...enny_Bass.html
Regarding Bass, Jack Dempsey was quoted as saying: "He is the greatest fighter of his weight and inches I have ever set my eyes upon."
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