#Repost @holygrailboxing with @get_repost ・・・ The Boston Terror Sam Langford , was one of the most feared fighters in boxing history. . Langford fought in every available weightclass in his day. He started as a lightweight and fought all the way to heavyweight winning the World Heavyweight Colored title. He was heavily avoided by alot of champions. Including Jack Johnson when he became the first black heavyweight champion. . . Langford only fought for a title once that was against Barbados Joe Walcott for the Welterweight Title. The bout was deemed a draw but everyone believed Langford clearly won. . Langford was known for his tremendous punching ability. He has the 2nd most ko's in boxing history with 128 ko's. . . During his career he defeated . Joe Gans Jack Blackburn Sam Mc Vey Joe Jeannette Harry Wills Stanley Ketchel Dixie Kid Kid Norfolk George Godrey Tiger Flowers Fireman Jim Flynn Bill Lang Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Young Peter Jackson Gunboat Smith George Mc Fadden Willie Lewis Larry Temple George Gunther Jeff Clark Tom Mc Mahon Jack Thompson John Lester Johnson Dan Porky Flynn Big Bill Tate Bearcat Wright. . . His final record was 180-29-39 with 128 knockouts. . Langord was rated number 2 in the rings 100 greatest punchers ever. . Boxrec ranked him the 3rd greatest heavyweight ever, and also the 9th greatest ever pound for pound. . Bert Sugar ranked him as the 2nd best fighter of all time. . . 🚨PLEASE LIKE AND FOLLOW @holygrailboxing @mosleyboxing 🚨 . . #boxing #holygrailboxing #samlangford #harrywills #jackjohnson #joejeannette #sammcvey #boxinghistory #boxinglife #boxingheads #boxinghype #boxeo #ali #floydmayweather #robertoduran #lennoxlewis #mannypacquiao #boxingfans #boxingfamily #boxingcommunity #miketyson #joegans #mosleyboxing #boxingfanatik #boxinglegend https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnxtwohfPj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qmfdqfgarma7
