1. Samuel E MacVea, better known as Sam McVey, was an American Hall of Fame heavyweight boxer during the early 20th century.
13 Facts About Sam McVey
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In 96 documented fights in at least 10 different countries, Sam McVey only lost 16 bouts.
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Sam McVey relied more on brute strength than finesse in the ring.
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Sam McVey left for Paris in 1907 and fought there for four years.
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Sam McVey fought there for three more years before finally returning to the US.
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On December 31,1908 in Paris, Sam McVey competed in a mixed style bout against jujutsu expert Tano Matsuda, knocking him out in ten seconds.
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Sam McVey was generally agreed to be winning through most of the fight, particularly the 21st and 22nd round, knocking Jeanette down repeatedly.
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Ultimately Sam McVey's eyes had swollen shut and he was forced to quit.
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In 1912, Sam McVey was one of the contenders for the World Colored Heavyweight Championship fought at various venues across Australia.
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Sam McVey's opponent Sam Langford was a Black Canadian popularly known as the Boston Tar Baby, and reputedly one of the greatest fighters of all time, beating champions in the lightweight to heavyweight classes.
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Sam McVey carries a punch like unto that of a kick of a mule, and is practically impervious to punishment.
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Sam McVey contracted pneumonia and died December 23,1921, in New York City, penniless while still an active fighter.
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Sam McVey was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1999.