Why did he award it to Maher as oppose to anyone else? And why is Jimmy Ellis listed as a champ when Peter Maher was not?
2006-12-01 18:22:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Boxing
Corbett announced his retirement and _someone_ had to be champ. Maher's opponent in that fight for the heavyweight championship was Steve O'Donnell, who also happened to be a sparring partner for Corbett. I'm guessing Corbett put his belt up for grabs just for the money, but that doesn't necessarily mean anyone else has to recognize the winner. The "alphabet soup" problem is in no way restricted to modern times. :)
2006-12-05 17:09:03 · answer #1 · answered by Flif 7 · 11⤊ 0⤋
What are you talking about? No fighter can award his title to some one else. Are you talking about Peter Jackson?
In 1892 Corbett KO'ed Sullivan in 21 rds.
In 1897 Corbett was KO'ed Fitzsimmons in 14 rds
In 1900 Corbett was KO'ed by Jefferies in 23 rds and again in 1903 in 10 rds.
He was considered the first scientific boxer.
He life story (Gentleman Jim) was portrayed by my main man Erroll Flynn.
Ellis defeated J. Quarry for the vacant WBA title in 1968).
Ellis beat Patterson in a title fight in 1968)
Ellis was KO'ed by Frazier for vacant WBC title in1970
Ali had been stripped of his belts for refusing military induction.
2006-12-04 01:26:54 · answer #2 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋