Larry Gains (013324)

First Name Larry  Last Name Gains  Nickname   Sex Male Date of Birth 1901-12-12  Deceased 1983-07-26  Birthplace City Toronto, ON  Birthplace Country Canada  Hometown   Nationality Canada  Southpaw Right handed Skin Color Black	Career Start 1923  Career End 1942  Active/Retired Retired   Career Stage Prime (estimated)  Division HW - Heavyweight Reach 76'' Height 6' 1.5'' Weight 199 Lb
Trainer Jack Goodwin  Cut Man   Manager Jack Goodwin  Website   boxrec.com 013324 Biography   Rating Records Default Title Career Stage Division Rating Style Source CS Adj. tbdx Yes Prime Prime HW 2 Either TB Dev. Team Yes Load
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[Cap]

Unable to find fights in Canada, Larry Gains began his pro career in England in 1923. After toppling over Europe's best, he returned to Toronto in 1926 with a 2nd round KO of Dixie Kid. From then on he was a force to be reckoned with, provided he was given the chance. Most of the top contenders of the day avoided the slick boxing Canadian, in fact Gains was once offered fights with Jack Sharkey and Jim Maloney in Boston only if he would take a "dive". Gains just smiled politely and told the promoter, "Sorry, sir. I can't swim." The only guy who really had his number in those days was Big George Godfrey the "Leiperville Shadow". At his peak there were few others who could hang in there with him. Larry's two proudest achievements were winning the Canadian heavyweight title at home in Toronto and beating Phil Scott for the British Empire title in England. Gains was the first officially recognized black champion. He also soundly defeated two future world champs in Max Schmeling and Primo Carnera.

Gains stood 6' 1 1/2" tall and usually weighed just under 200 poinds. His reach was 76 inches. His manager and chief second was Jack Goodwin.

[CONN CHRIS]

Thanks for the great bio Cap. I have thought Gains was a little bit under-rated in TBCB. Unfortunately, I know very little about him so my sense that he is under-rated comes from just skeleton knowledge. I really can't say what could or should be changed - what are your thoughts on his rating?