#izzyschwartz

[jpreisser]

Izzy Schwartz, the Flyweight Champion? During the post-LaBarba days there was a lot of confusion about who "the man" was at 112. Different states/organizations/publications couldn't seem to make a uniform decision and attempts at reconciling them never seemed to bare the fruit they desired. Izzy was embraced by the NYSAC and The Ring temporarily, while Frenchy Belanger had the NBA's endorsement, and Johnny McCoy was backed by California for a time. Newspapermen had no problem highlighting the absurdity of it, however, as you can see in this sketch. Wolgast was willing to battle whoever and ended up competing in a tournament to add clarity to the ordeal later on. #boxingfanatik #boxer #boxing #boxinglegend #boxing👊 #boxingjunky #boxinghistory #history #historical #midgetwolgast #legend #jeremiahpreisser #newyork #california #canada #izzyschwartz #flyweight #champion #newspaper https://www.instagram.com/p/B_DpDPdljSO/?igshid=1icrpe0vig4yd