Let's get some more photos of Panama Al Brown in here, this is a image of Panama about to dive into a pool during training. Love the environment of this photo, it gives me some real ancient Rome vibes.
This is a photo of Panama during his dancing days in Paris, France, signed in 1938 by the man himself. He was an accomplished dancer who performed frequently in Paris. During the 1920s and 1930s, he became as famous for his flamboyant cabaret acts, singing, and tap dancing as he was for his boxing.
Great shots of Al Brown looking over some papers as he prepared for his fight against Baltasar Sangchili in 1938, love the statue of the Olympian on the mantle.
Panama training for Victor "Young" Perez in 1934. For those who don't know, Victor Perez was imprisoned at the Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz. Deported to the Monowitz subcamp (Auschwitz III) in late 1943, the Tunisian-born Jewish athlete was forced to participate in boxing matches for the entertainment of SS guards. He survived the camp but was murdered by SS guards during the 1945 evacuation death march. The Nazi death marches were forced evacuations of camp prisoners in 1944–1945. To hide war crimes and retain slave labor, SS guards forced an estimated 750,000 inmates to march westward into Germany and Austria. Around 250,000 prisoners died from starvation, freezing temperatures, exhaustion, or execution.
Victor "Young" Perez was one hell of a fighter, undisputed World Flyweight Champion in 1931-32, he went through things no human being should ever be subjected to. The Nazi's were the cruelest of the cruel, totally heartless, defeat in a bout almost always meant execution. Often times, they would force a fighter to beat his opponent to death, strictly for entertainment. You were literally fighting for survival.
This is an awesome trading card of Victor "Young" Perez, it's a custom card with a cut signature from Perez himself, a real treasure. The card is actually owned by a CU Forum member. The card is inscribed "champion du monde poids mouches", which (translates to "World Flyweight Champion").
I would say Happy 4th of July but it honestly doesn't even feel like the 4th of July, what with a mini-version of the Nazi party in control of the country.
Let me get this card of "The Terre Haute Terror" in here, I forgot to post it earlier when I was covering his cards, the 1923 Olympia Games - Bud Taylor.
Tommy Burns (born Noah Brusso) was a Canadian who became the World Heavyweight Champion in 1906. Standing at just 5 feet 7 inches, he remains the shortest and lightest fighter to ever hold the heavyweight title. Burns was a trailblazer in the sport, serving as the first heavyweight champion to travel the world internationally to defend his crown. He is also highly regarded for breaking boxing's color barrier, voluntarily defending his title against African American challengers—most notably fighting Jack Johnson in Sydney, Australia, in 1908. He won the heavyweight championship by defeating Marvin Hart and held it for nearly three years, amassing 13 title defenses against 11 different opponents. He holds the record for the shortest heavyweight title defense in history, knocking out challenger Jem Roche in just 1 minute and 28 seconds in 1908. Despite being significantly smaller than his opponents, he relied on inside scoring, formidable punching power, and exceptional speed to compile a career record of 46 wins in 60 professional bouts (36 by knockout). All-time great fighter and a legend in the sport. We'll start with my favorite card if his, a beautiful piece of art, the Helmar Brewing - All Our Heroes - Tommy Burns.
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1931 La Presse - Al Brown De Panama.
Let's get some more photos of Panama Al Brown in here, this is a image of Panama about to dive into a pool during training. Love the environment of this photo, it gives me some real ancient Rome vibes.
This is a photo of Panama during his dancing days in Paris, France, signed in 1938 by the man himself. He was an accomplished dancer who performed frequently in Paris. During the 1920s and 1930s, he became as famous for his flamboyant cabaret acts, singing, and tap dancing as he was for his boxing.
And man could he box, freakishly tall, rangy, slick, elusive with devastating power, Panama was a nightmare for opponents.
Al Brown demonstrating his singing talents at an exposition in Paris in 1937.
Al Brown having dinner at the height of his career.
Great shots of Al Brown looking over some papers as he prepared for his fight against Baltasar Sangchili in 1938, love the statue of the Olympian on the mantle.
Baltasar Sangchili in the mirror, really cool image.
Panama walking his dogs in Paris, France.
Panama on horseback. Wicked photo, it looks like the horse has three front legs.
Panama performing with bands in Paris, France.
Panama arriving in Paris, France in 1928 for his fight with Johnny Cuthbert.
Panama having a fun time on the golf course.
Panama posing like a General on horseback.
Excellent photo of Panama, you can really see how tall he was.
Panama vs Baltasar Sangchili in 1938, another great shot showing how freakishly tall Panama was.
Good shot showing the reach of Panama.
The power of Panama Al Brown as he drops Kid Socko in 1927.
Panama training for Victor "Young" Perez in 1934. For those who don't know, Victor Perez was imprisoned at the Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz. Deported to the Monowitz subcamp (Auschwitz III) in late 1943, the Tunisian-born Jewish athlete was forced to participate in boxing matches for the entertainment of SS guards. He survived the camp but was murdered by SS guards during the 1945 evacuation death march. The Nazi death marches were forced evacuations of camp prisoners in 1944–1945. To hide war crimes and retain slave labor, SS guards forced an estimated 750,000 inmates to march westward into Germany and Austria. Around 250,000 prisoners died from starvation, freezing temperatures, exhaustion, or execution.
Victor "Young" Perez was one hell of a fighter, undisputed World Flyweight Champion in 1931-32, he went through things no human being should ever be subjected to. The Nazi's were the cruelest of the cruel, totally heartless, defeat in a bout almost always meant execution. Often times, they would force a fighter to beat his opponent to death, strictly for entertainment. You were literally fighting for survival.
This is an awesome trading card of Victor "Young" Perez, it's a custom card with a cut signature from Perez himself, a real treasure. The card is actually owned by a CU Forum member. The card is inscribed "champion du monde poids mouches", which (translates to "World Flyweight Champion").
The two photos of Victor "Young" Perez that were used for the images on the card.
Victor Young Perez has some really, really rare, hard to find cards, this is the 1937 Globo Chewing Gum - Victor Perez.
1937 Globo Chewing Gum Postcard - Victor Perez.
1936 Jean-Donat Dupont - Victor Perez. This card is so rare that I can't even find a back scan for it, I was lucky to find a front scan.
I would say Happy 4th of July but it honestly doesn't even feel like the 4th of July, what with a mini-version of the Nazi party in control of the country.
One more photo of "Panama" Al Brown and I'll move on, great fighter.
Let me get this card of "The Terre Haute Terror" in here, I forgot to post it earlier when I was covering his cards, the 1923 Olympia Games - Bud Taylor.
Tommy Burns (born Noah Brusso) was a Canadian who became the World Heavyweight Champion in 1906. Standing at just 5 feet 7 inches, he remains the shortest and lightest fighter to ever hold the heavyweight title. Burns was a trailblazer in the sport, serving as the first heavyweight champion to travel the world internationally to defend his crown. He is also highly regarded for breaking boxing's color barrier, voluntarily defending his title against African American challengers—most notably fighting Jack Johnson in Sydney, Australia, in 1908. He won the heavyweight championship by defeating Marvin Hart and held it for nearly three years, amassing 13 title defenses against 11 different opponents. He holds the record for the shortest heavyweight title defense in history, knocking out challenger Jem Roche in just 1 minute and 28 seconds in 1908. Despite being significantly smaller than his opponents, he relied on inside scoring, formidable punching power, and exceptional speed to compile a career record of 46 wins in 60 professional bouts (36 by knockout). All-time great fighter and a legend in the sport. We'll start with my favorite card if his, a beautiful piece of art, the Helmar Brewing - All Our Heroes - Tommy Burns.
1910 E79 Philadelphia Caramel - "27 Scrappers" - Tommy Burns.
1910 E75 American Caramel Prize Fighters - Tommy Burns.
1910 E77 American Caramel - Name on Left - Tommy Burns.