Duane Thomas vs David Braxton : A Slugfest in Detroit

Duane Thomas of the Kronk Gym takes on David "Machine Gun" Braxton of the Brewster/Wheeler Center in this all-Detroit battle for the Michigan Junior Middleweight title in 1981.
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[@jrayner21679]

James Toney said on more then one occasion that Bill Meuller did a ton of work with the fighters at Kronk but Steward was the one that got all the praise and notoriety. It’s kind of cool to hear that his name get mentioned.

[@risboturbide9396]

As I always say, I learn a lot about boxing because of this channel. Thank you, Rich 🍻🍻

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Always a pleasure, Risbo.

[@towers950]

great find Rich ! just love this channel.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Kim.

[@bennylevine387]

Nice! I really liked both guys. Good fighters from my hometown. I wish I coulda made it out to this, I don't even remember it. Gonna watch it now.

[@paolomonzio972]

I remember them both, but not so well this great fight. I love this channel, yuo do an amazing work...thank you ❤️🙏🔥🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Guido.

[@matthewkeenan7412]

Thanks for posting.

[@mikeycapp1]

Thanks for this fight Rich, I always enjoy these fights from the early 1980''s with unsung hero's like David Braxton and Duane Thomas. It was fighters like these which made watching boxing so interesting back in the 1980's as we watched them progress from Curtain Raisers to 6,8,10, 12 and ultimately World Title fights. would you have any fights involving Mickey Goodwin, I would like to see this Kronk Fighter. Thanks again for the download.

[@cedricliggins7528]

So many unsung heroes in boxing. Thank goodness for this channel

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Always a pleasure, Michael. Mickey Goodwin footage is the holy grail. Praying to everything holy that we eventually get some film on him some day :)

[@VtsEnhouse]

@@RichtheFightHistorianhow you get these tapes

[@RonColeman-zy5cd]

Yea I remember these guys. They put on a pretty good fight. To bad about Thomas getting killed. When I saw Emmanuel Stuart i knew it was going to be good. Thanks Rich another wonderful documentary

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Ron.

[@cedricliggins7528]

RIP Emanuel Stewart. Miss you so much

[@JoseDiaz-yl9sh]

Wow back n forth. Great great fight. Salute from Miami Florida

[@RELopez-mk4ic]

A poor man's "Hagler vs. Herns." Good one Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, RE

[@jeremysipes44]

I thought the ref.was stopping the fight in the 9th round but all he did was break Braxton's momentum. Shady.

[@quickjab33]

What a great fight!!!! Thank you for putting this up. Bad decision as Braxton hurt AND dropped Thomas.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, CJ

[@barrybarnes96]

Surprised to hear that Thomas beat Mugabi. He must have upped his game from this fight.

[@oncall21]

Great video Rich and a slug fest it was! Thanks for sharing!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, oncall21.

[@cedricliggins7528]

Bill Miller never got the credit he deserved as a trainer.

[@danfairfw]

Enjoyed the fight, though it would have been better with a few Stroh's beers, the beer of my 70's college youth.

[@dougdillon1271]

A good one for sure.

[@richardlonschein-wt4yx]

The kronk wars hearts Braxton Thomas and mccallum

[@2short1968]

Another gem💎 by "Rich The Fight Historian 👊 👊 👊..." "Pops"#truschoolsports🥊🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, 2short1968

[@reycesarcarino4653]

Can you Post Pipino Cuevas vs Andy Price

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I'll see about early next month for that one.

[@concretejoe7526]

Two names i forgot all about .

[@g.sergiusfidenas6650]

Yeah that decision was cooked and the ref should had deducted points for those shots after the bell specially from Thomas' part.

[@GrasshopperandtheBear]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stephengeorge3507]

Two very good fighters,I'm not going to say second teir guys,but the ranks were loaded back then,they would both make a ton of money today,I don't think Earl Spence would beat either

[@richardlonschein-wt4yx]

Combo hall would hold fights in Detroit mostly for k r o n k fighters

[@bookah8787]

Good fight this nice one Richie mate 👍

[@bookah8787]

He was 20 years old? What happened to him later in his career Richie? Looks to have loads of potential.

[@bookah8787]

Stay in his chest young en took a few he didn't need to there , I like this style another great one 👍

[@bookah8787]

I wouldn't mind seeing a few more fights of Thomas if you have any footage Richie he was a solid lad they both were I enjoyed that .

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[@matthew-jy5jp]

Another great video Rich. Thank you for all the great boxing content

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Matthew.

[@stephengeorge3507]

What's sad is,they both were probably paid about 500 for there troubles

[@bookah8787]

How is that sad? They get to fight Infront of a crowd and rival gym the money doesn't matter especially for a rival I bet either would of fought for free.

[@stephengeorge3507]

@bookah8787 it's what they do FOR A living,it's called a JOB,After everybody gets there cut,200 ain't paying to many bills, athletes today complain 20,30,millions an insult,simple fact is,if you work for a living you understand it,if your living in moms basement and collecting, and your incyour 30s, 40s,your never going to get it.

[@bookah8787]

@@stephengeorge3507 still a fight with cameras

[@richardlonschein-wt4yx]

Wally jackson

[@richardlonschein-wt4yx]

C o b o

[@richardlonschein-wt4yx]

H e a r n s

[@AgainstTheRopesWithDos]

😂😂😂😂😂Denzel who ?

[@AndrewWilliams-kw6bc]

Wow ! Awesome, Rich, great, great fight, can't believe Braxton was Qawi's brother, he was, wasn't he ? DNA Test required

[@triplejunction7073]

No, you’re thinking about Tony Braxton , another pretty good 154 pounder of that era

[@AndrewWilliams-kw6bc]

Thanks mate !@@triplejunction7073

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Andrew. Yes, as triplejunction7073 stated below, Qawi's brother was Tony Braxton not David.

[@kubikiribasara3499]

Thank you, Rich. It's so hard to wait for your content!! ❤👍

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, kubikiri, more to come.