Pity the boxer. Adept at an occupation in which rivals punish their opponent’s internal organs, notably the brain, the boxer faces injury and even potential death every time the bell rings. It takes bravery, dedication, and determination. Few beyond the desperate ever seek to make a living through the gruelling sport. Many fans know the routine: An impoverished…
Tom Hawthorn
Tom Hawthorn has traded quips but not punches with Félix Savón and Jimmy “Baby Face” McLarnin.