And you know, to me that’s a cowardly position. They need to embrace it.” Bob Fitzsimmons, Wheeling attorney Bob Fitzsimmons isn’t just a voice from the sidelines: he knows of where he speaks.

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It only takes a minute. (Sponsor) At 167 lbs., Bob Fitzsimmons won the Heavyweight boxing crown from Jim Corbett and had previously beaten Jack Dempsey near the end of the 19th century.

The current owner of an iconic Helston property now up for sale has shared her memories of living in such a notable property. The Grade II listed two-bedroom terraced cottage on Wendron Street ...

The former Helston home of world champion boxer Bob Fitzsimmons has gone up for sale. The Grade II listed two-bedroom terraced cottage on Wendron Street, Helston, once home to world champion boxer ...

You may recognise hirsute batmeister WG Grace, for example. Other champs include Channel swimmer Matthew Webb, boxer Bob Fitzsimmons and jockey Fred Archer. Further Victorian celebs such as ...