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    How is a sobriquet of Hessie Donahue’s famed sparring partner related in name to the lyrics, “You sure did make a mighty big mistake big muscles ain't enough”?

    Question #108546. Asked by BRY2K. (Sep 06 09 12:09 PM)


    serpa

    Strong Boy
    John Lawrence Sullivan (October 15, 1858 – February 2, 1918), also known as the Boston Strong Boy, was recognized as the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing from February 7, 1882 to 1892, and is generally recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing under the London Prize Ring rules. He was the first American sports hero to become a national celebrity and the first American athlete to earn over 1 million dollars.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_L._Sullivan

    1892 - Hessie Donahue, who donned a loose blouse, bloomers and boxing gloves and sparred a few rounds as part of a vaudeville act, knocks out legendary heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan for over a minute after he accidentally landed a real blow on her during the act.

    http://www.northnet.org/stlawrenceaauw/timeline.htm


    Strong Boy lyrics by Gram Parsons
    Strong boy, you're wrong boy
    you think you got my baby now
    but this fight ain't quite won
    You sure did make a mighty big mistake
    big muscles ain't enough
    To make her run away from me
    she knows what kind of lover I can be

    [ Gram Parsons - Strong Boy lyrics on http://www.lyricsoncall.com ]


    Sep 06 09, 1:11 PM
    BRY2K

    Great work, serpa. Encore!

    Sep 06 09, 1:16 PM


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