Hamilcar Publications Press Release: Fifty years after he coined the iconic phrase “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” Drew “Bundini” Brown remains one of boxing’s most mysterious and misunderstood figures. His impact on the sport and the culture at large is undeniable.Corner man and confidant to arguably the two greatest fighters ever, “Sugar” Ray […]
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Hamilcar Publications Press Release: Upcoming Drew “Bundini” Brown Biography
We’re excited to announce that we’ve signed the talented Todd Snyder, author of 12 ROUNDS IN LO’S GYM, to write a book about Drew “Bundini” Brown, Muhammad Ali’s hype man, and a singular figure in the history of boxing, the genesis of hip-hop, and the culture at large. We thank Drew Brown III for his […]
Interview with James “Quick” Tillis (The Fighting Cowboy)
In the spirit of Lo’s Gym Boxing Club, home to Appalachian underdogs of the squared circle, the original aim of the “Lo’s Gym” blog was to highlight the stories of boxers from non-traditional backgrounds. I wanted to tell the stories of boxers that don’t fit the mold, those who defy social expectations. Today’s guest is […]
Interview with James “Smitty” Smith
The palm trees, the sand, the balmy weather. Miami is where his story begins. As a child, he was a ball boy for the Miami Dolphins, befriended Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Paul Warfield and even appeared on Warfield’s television show. He was a standout football player at Carol City High School and later at […]