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Solly (Solomon) Smith, American boxer
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Solly (Solomon) Smith, American boxer
Solly (Solomon) Smith (1871-1933), American featherweight boxer. Date: circa 1900s
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Solly Smith, also known as "The Little Warrior," was an American featherweight boxing champion of the early 1900s. Born in 1871, Smith began his boxing career in the late 1890s and quickly rose to prominence with his aggressive fighting style and lightning-fast reflexes. In this photograph, taken in the 1900s or 1910s, Solly Smith poses confidently for the camera, his fists clenched and ready. Wearing a pair of short boxing trunks, Smith exudes strength and determination. His intense gaze and slightly parted lips suggest that he is ready for battle at a moment's notice. Smith's boxing career was marked by numerous title fights and victories. He held the New York State Featherweight Championship from 1902 to 1903 and the National Featherweight Championship from 1904 to 1905. Smith's most famous fight was against future Hall of Famer, Battling Nelson, which took place in 1903. The two fighters engaged in a brutal 15-round battle, with Smith emerging as the victor. Despite his success in the ring, Solly Smith's life was not without its challenges. He suffered from a serious eye injury during a fight in 1906, which forced him to retire from boxing. However, he continued to work in the sport as a trainer and manager, passing on his knowledge and skills to the next generation of boxers. This photograph captures Solly Smith at the height of his boxing career, a young and powerful athlete who was feared and respected in the ring. His legacy as one of the great featherweight champions of American boxing continues to be celebrated to this day.
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