I've been working on a biography of Jackie Fields for the past couple of years. In the meantime, here are some articles I've published about his career.
Jackie Fields fought his best friend Joe Salas in the final of the 1924 Olympics (The Fight City). Boxing at the 1924 Olympics was wild (Boxing News 24).
Jackie Fields fought his best friend Joe Salas in the final of the 1924 Olympics (The Fight City). Boxing at the 1924 Olympics was wild (Boxing News 24).
Two years into his career, Fields fought Buddy Saunders, who had a fascinating story (The Spit Bucket, pg. 30)
In 1929, Fields fought Young Jack Thompson for the for the vacant NBA title. A deadly riot interrupted the eighth round of the fight.
During Jackie's first reign, he fought Fred "Dummy" Mahan in a nontitle bout. This is the story of the remarkable Mahan (The Fight City).
If anyone had the pleasure of meeting Jackie Fields, please contact me by clicking the link where it says "Email the editor above." I would greatly appreciate talking to you!
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