ever mentioned alongside the other black heavyweights of the early 20th century? Everytime I hear people talk about the color barrier era in black boxing I hear about Sam Langford, Jack Johnson, Joey Jeanette, and even Sam McVae, but I rarely hear about Wills. I know he came along a few years after these other fighters, but the gap wasnt that large (only 5 years younger than McVea, 6 years younger than Langford, and 10 years younger than Jeanette)...... He still had to face the same barriers these other guys faced, and he maintained a good record against his more mentioned counterparts.
vs Jeanette (1-0-2)
vs McVae (2-2-0)
vs Langford (12-2-1)
Total - 15-4-3
Maybe they do mention his name and I am not paying close enough attention, but I just hear the names of others mentioned more. Any input as to why?
Also, if any of you historians can tell me more about Wills that'd be appreciated also.
vs Jeanette (1-0-2)
vs McVae (2-2-0)
vs Langford (12-2-1)
Total - 15-4-3
Maybe they do mention his name and I am not paying close enough attention, but I just hear the names of others mentioned more. Any input as to why?
Also, if any of you historians can tell me more about Wills that'd be appreciated also.
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