Charles Francis Pilkington, September 22, 1897 – May 20, 1974, known as Charlie Pilkington and The Meriden Flash, was an Irish-American professional boxer in the Featherweight division. Continue Reading →
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Rare “Harlem Tommy” Murphy And Ad Wolgast Boxing Photograph, February 22, 1913
On February 22, 1913, at Coffroth’s Arena in Daly City, California lightweights Harlem Tommy Murphy 
‘Harlem’ Tommy Murphy, Harlem, New York 1911
At the turn of the century, boxing was huge in Harlem and this 1921 Exhibit Supply Company Boxing Postcard proves it of ‘Harlem’ Tommy Murphy in Harlem, New York. Continue Reading →
Premier Boxing Champions Announces Season Three For Harlem Boxing Lovers
Harlem has a long history of boxing fans and boxing champs like Harlem Tommy Murphy, Harry “The Black Panther” Wills, Joe Louis, Tyrone “The Harlem Butcher” Jackson, Hector “Macho” Camacho and many, many more. Continue Reading →
“Harlem Tommy Murphy” Vs “Abe Attell” Cover, NY 1912
We love this The Veteran Boxer magazine cover about the sweet science of boxing with the headline “Harlem Tommy Murphy” Vs “Abe Attell” In Memorable 20 Round Draw On August 3 1912 At San Francisco Cal.