Back during the 1950s, the most fertile breeding ground in boxing had to be a section of North Philadelphia known as Strawberry Mansion. Gil Turner, Jimmy Hackney, Sugar Hart, Charley Scott, Von Clay, Bob Cofer, Stanley “Kitten” Hayward, and Len Matthews were all products of this neighborhood.
Philadelphia’s Boxing Heritage 1876-1976 Hardcover – October 9, 2002 by Tracy Callis (Author), Chuck Hasson (Author), Mike DeLisa (Author) Philadelphia has long been called the number one fight town in the world. The relentless fighting style of its boxers has thrilled fans over the years. Twenty-seven champions have come from the city over the course of more than a century.
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