In The Ring magazine Nov. issue, author/journalist Thomas Hauser refers to Daniel Mendoza’s memoirs and “some thoughts [of Mendoza, which] are eternal”.
Mendoza, bare knuckle champion 1792-95, wrote: “A knowledge of the art of pugilism can never be acquired by theory alone.”
Hauser’s reflection on Mendoza’s words are that “those of us who sit on the easy side of the ropes should remember that pearl of wisdom”.
Hear, hear.
Another page also tells a funny quote by Terry Downes, world middleweight champ 1961-62.
Downes had had a successful amateur career, so in his only 3rd fight as a pro, he was believed to be ready for Dick Tiger, who at the time had 28 fights under his belt.
Downes was outclassed and halted. After the fight, Downes was asked who he’d like to fight next. His reply: “The bastard who made this match!”
Mendoza, bare knuckle champion 1792-95, wrote: “A knowledge of the art of pugilism can never be acquired by theory alone.”
Hauser’s reflection on Mendoza’s words are that “those of us who sit on the easy side of the ropes should remember that pearl of wisdom”.
Hear, hear.
Another page also tells a funny quote by Terry Downes, world middleweight champ 1961-62.
Downes had had a successful amateur career, so in his only 3rd fight as a pro, he was believed to be ready for Dick Tiger, who at the time had 28 fights under his belt.
Downes was outclassed and halted. After the fight, Downes was asked who he’d like to fight next. His reply: “The bastard who made this match!”
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