Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Joe Borrell; Boxer, Racer, and a Gentleman!


Joe Borrell never entered the pantheon of the great boxers, or drivers. His 30-15 ring record "claims to fame" include battling all-time great Harry Greb (twice), and ending the career of one of the legendary tomato-cans; Joe Grim. 
In 1913, "Racecar Joe" battered this Glassjaw Joe from pillar to post until, after kissing the canvas six times in one round, Joe Grim (real name Saverio Giannone, and winner of only a handful of fights in over 300 bouts) hung up the gloves for good...

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