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Sam McVey or Sam McVea (May 17, 1884 – December 23, 1921) was a Hall of Fame heavyweight boxer who fought during the early 20th century. Known as the Oxnard Cyclone, he ranked alongside Jack Johnson, Joe Jeanette, Sam Langford, and Harry Wills as the top black heavyweights of their generation.
McVey won according to Montreal Daily Mail, Lethbridge Herald and Boston Globe. 1915-05-19. Harry Wills. 23 3 4. St. Nicholas Arena, New York. W-NWS. event bout wiki. "For heavyweights the men fought hard and fast throughout, McVey taking every round but the second. In the fourth a left jab cut Wills' right eye, which troubled him in the ...
12 de jul. de 2019 · Height: 179cm. Reach: 191cm. Pro Boxer: Record. Sam McVea Image Gallery. Sam McVea (sometimes spelled "McVey") was managed by Billy Roche (1902-03), Spider Kelly (1904), Frank Carillo (1906-07), Frank Bernard (1907) and Billy McClain (1912). McVea held the World Colored Heavyweight Championship .
Sam McVey was a heavyweight boxer who fought from 1902 to 1920, mostly against black opponents. He challenged Jack Johnson three times, but never for the world title, and fought in 50-round bouts with Joe Jeanette.
22 de jun. de 2022 · Fast-forward to better TV. A look back at Sam McVey, a heavyweight who fought out of Oxnard, CA who took on the likes of Jack Johnson, Sam Langford, Joe Jeannette and Harry Wills among...
1 de may. de 2022 · Subscribed. 40. 2.3K views 1 year ago WASHINGTON. Sam McVey or Sam McVea (May 17, 1884 – December 23, 1921) was a Hall of Fame heavyweight boxer who fought during the early 20th century....
Iconic and powerful heavyweight boxer Sam McVea!Sam McVey or Sam McVea (May 17, 1884 – December 23, 1921) was a Hall of Fame heavyweight boxer who fought dur...
