Larry Gains vs Don McCorkindale Official Programme (1933)
On 13 April 1933, Larry Gains fought Don McCorkindale at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Unfortunately, McCorkindale knocked out Larry in the
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Original photograph of Larry Gains vs Don McCorkindale at the Royal Albert Hall (1932)
This photograph was taken at Larry Gains’ first fight against South African boxer Don McCorkindale for the British Empire Heavyweight title in 1932.
The Impossible Dream by Larry Gains (1976)
The Impossible Dream by Larry Gains (1976) Larry Gains published his autobiography in 1976 and entitling it The Impossible Dream in reference to
Leather Boxing Gloves (circa 1930)
These boxing gloves from the 1930s show the type of gloves that would have worn by Larry Gains and his contemporaries. This particular
Photograph of George Godfrey
Photographed here is the American heavyweight boxer George Godfrey whose boxing career spans from 1919 to 1937
Promotional Photograph Signed by Larry Gains (1980)
Promotional Photograph Signed by Larry Gains (1980) This is a rare signed promotional photograph of Larry Gains. Signed in ink, is the message
Churchman Boxing Personalities Cigarette Card: #17 Larry Gains (1938)
Churchman Boxing Personalities Cigarette Card: #17 Larry Gains (1938) W.A. and A.C. Churchman, a British cigarette manufacturer, produced several sets of collectable sports
Background Information on Larry Gains
Background Information on Larry Gains Larry Gains was born in Cabbagetown, Toronto in Canada, a relatively deprived neighbourhood with an older sister and
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