Kid Blackie Boxing Club

06/11/2026

'I'd shadowbox, hit the bag and jump rope. Lots of fighters can do those things good enough for the price of admission. But l was always a bum in a gym. l liked to train, sure, but l was awkward and clumsy when l tried to hit something filled with sand or air instead of meat.'

- Jack Dempsey

06/10/2026

'l found that when a situation developed where an opponent was continually fouling and would not listen to the admonitions of the referee, there was but one thing to do - handle the situation yourself by the most effective means. A threatened thumb in the eye is always effective against this type of opponent. The toughest and roughest fighter fears losing his sight. Later on, in important matches, having learned that referees are sometimes prejudiced, when an opponent deliberately and continually fouled me, l was always cautious about applying pretended illegal means to stop him. l felt that it was not worth the risk of losing the fight throught disqualification.'

- Gene Tunney

06/10/2026

06/08/2026

"I'm a man of peace. Except for fights in the ring I've never had a fight in my life."

🗣 - Jess Willard

06/07/2026

Jack Dempsey and Rocky Marciano together, two heavyweight champions from different generations connected by the same work ethic and fighting mentality.

06/05/2026

“Aggressive defense”

A direct style based on fast entries and short punches.