May 23, 1922 – Boxer Gene Tunney suffered his only professional defeat in a 15-round unanimous decision against opponent Harry Greb. The fight which took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City may have been a catalyst for Tunney that propelled and motivated him to end up being the World Heavyweight Champion later in his career.
How about more boxing history from the Garden?
May 23, 1941- Joe Louis was a beast in the ring! In his 20th World Heavyweight Boxing title defense, the Brown Bomber knocked out Buddy Baer in the first round of their highly publicized match at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
This boxing double take is in memory of our fallen SHN brother, Frank Reading, host of the Ringside with Reading podcast.
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