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This is a superb original portrait shot of Johnny Kilbane the great featherweight champion.

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Eugene Criqui, a French war hero, whose shattered jaw was made over by plastic surgery, ended Johnny Kilbane’s 11 year reign in 1923 in six rounds.  Criqui had scored 28 kayo’s in 55 bouts after returning from the war in 1917.  He won the title on June 2 and lost it to Johnny Dundee on July 26, wearing the crown only 54 days.   

At left, Kid Chocolate and Fidel La Barba, the retired undefeated flyweight champion, as they appeared before their 1929 bout.  Both men were reported to be in top physical shape.

Defeated Jackie Fields in 1930 via decision for the World Welterweight Championship.  Thompson lost it to Tommy Freeman on September 5, 1930 then won it back from Freeman on April 14, when Tommy couldn’t come out for the 13^th round.  On October 23, 1931, Lou Brouillard out pointed Young Jack Thompson for the title. 

Three Great Photos of Jack Sharkey

This 1930 photo shows Sharkey being examined in Miami before an elimination bout in England versus Phil Scott.

Sharkey and Tom Heeney the morning of their Garden elimination bout in 1928.  Sharkey weighed 194 lbs and Feeney weighed 193 lbs. 

Sharkey and Johnny Risko on the day of their Garden fight in 1928.  The winner will get a crack at the great Gene Tunney and the heavyweight crown.

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