BOXING MOMENTS in JUNE

MOMENTS IN JUNE:  by Brian Zelley


As we step back in time, there have been many interesting moments
in June. As we step back there are some names that are likely forgotten
or unknown by the boxing fans of 2012 such as Tommy West, 
Willie Fitgerald, Johnny Reagan, Bill Squires and Tony Ross.
But, then again most of what happened in the distant past has long been
forgotten or overlooked.


The above named boxers all faced world champions, when there were
world champions in the sport of boxing. For instance, Tommy West
faced Joe Walcott in a welterweight title fight June 1902, and Bill Squires
faced heavyweight champion Tommy Burns in a title fight June 1908.


It was on June 9, 1914 when Kid Williams stopped Johnny Coulon
in a bantamweight title fight at Vernon, California.  But one of the 
great fights to take place was  June 18, 1923 when Pancho Villa 
defeated Jimmy Wilde.


Then there was MAX BAER who made history in 1937 and 1935
in the month of June when he defeated Primo Carnera for the 
heavyweight title and about one year later lost it all to the one
that became known as the "Cinderella Man" James J. Braddock.
Then fast forward to 1955, and it was ARCHIE MOORE victory
over JOEY MAXIM in the light-heavyweight division.