THE BIGGER THEY ARE
THE BIGGER THEY ARE
The popular boxing adage, “The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall,” was first said by former world heavyweight champion Bob Fitzsimmons, prior to his title winning bout against reigning heavyweight champion, James J. Corbett. Fitzsimmons stood 5’11”½ whereas as Corbett was 6’1”. The fight was held at the Race Track Arena in Carso…
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