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...darker side of pugilistic life came briefly into its own when the much discussed Battling Siki battled Kid Norfolk, American Negro light heavyweight. Norfolk won 13 of the 15 rounds, by decision...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Husky Duskies | 12/3/1923 | See Source »

...Siki showed nothing to warrant the serious attention that has been accorded his abilities. He is a wild, awkward slugger. When his blows do land, they lack abrupt decision. Ills chief merit is ceaseless courage...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Husky Duskies | 12/3/1923 | See Source »

...Siki now merges into the black background of obscurity. His utter inability for first class-fighting has dashed cold water on the blazing publicity which lighted his way to honor in the ring and a fortune in local currency...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Husky Duskies | 12/3/1923 | See Source »

...Light Heavyweight Championship is officially vacant because Battling Siki, Senegalese, was disbarred by the French Boxing Commission. In America Mike McTigue, the Irishman, is generally regarded as Light Heavyweight champion because he defeated Siki in Dublin last St. Patrick's Day. But since Siki failed to weigh in before that contest it is not recognized by the international body...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Americans All | 11/26/1923 | See Source »

Eddie Foy, comedian, was there with his new wife. Harry Wills sat by, in fawn suitings, looking glum. Jack Johnson and Kid Norfolk chatted with Battling Siki, who grinned the while, not understanding much English...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: A Fight | 9/24/1923 | See Source »

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