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Yank Durham

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Salty ring guru was one of the great characters in Philly fight history.   Best remembered as Smokin' Joe Frazier's trainer and manager, Yank also guided Gypsy Joe Harris. Durham was a promising amateur boxer who's fighting days ended  after suffering an injury in England during WW II.

Born: 1921  -  Died: 08/30/73

 
 
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"You just get in his chest and keep pumping, and you'll whip this sucker. He won't be able to handle the heat."

 

 

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