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...Firpo ("Argentine Ape") knocked out Jess Willard (" Huge Anachronism of the Ring") in eight rounds in Jersey City...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Firpo vs. Willard | 7/23/1923 | See Source »

...Firpo received $110,000 as his share of the "gate"; Willard received...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Firpo vs. Willard | 7/23/1923 | See Source »

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...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Firpo vs. Willard | 7/23/1923 | See Source »

...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...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Firpo vs. Willard | 7/23/1923 | See Source »

Jess Willard, on hearing that Luis Angel Firpo has signed for a bout with him on July 7: " Good! I know I can beat all those setups. Firpo's beating McAuliffe didn't amount to much. McAuliffe was young and inexperienced, and I can't see where Firpo showed great work in beating this youngster...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Words | 6/4/1923 | See Source »

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