Word: firpo
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Firpo ("Argentine Ape") knocked out Jess Willard (" Huge Anachronism of the Ring") in eight rounds in Jersey City...
...Firpo received $110,000 as his share of the "gate"; Willard received...
Willard: "I injured my left hand three days ago and have had two doctors attending me ever since. . . . My hand pained me frightfully whenever I hit Firpo with it. I could not use it effectively. I do not wish to appear as if I am alibi-ing, but I feel sure I could have defeated Firpo had my hand been all right...
...Firpo: "Willard gave me hell. I expected a tough fight, but I didn't think he would last as long as he did. . . . Now I want a chance at Dempsey...
Dempsey: "Of course, I am anxious to meet Firpo or Harry Wills, and it is up to my manager, Jack Kearns, to sign up one of them for a match for me on Labor...