On 13 April 1933, Larry Gains fought Don McCorkindale at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Unfortunately, McCorkindale knocked out Larry in the tenth round. Not one to be disheartened…

This photograph was taken at Larry Gains’ first fight against South African boxer Don McCorkindale for the British Empire Heavyweight title in 1932. McCorkindale and Larry drew on this occasion…

The Impossible Dream by Larry Gains (1976) Larry Gains published his autobiography in 1976 and entitling it The Impossible Dream in reference to his extraordinary journey to achieve his ultimate…

These boxing gloves from the 1930s show the type of gloves that would have worn by Larry Gains and his contemporaries. This particular pair is believed to have belonged to…

Photographed here is the American heavyweight boxer George Godfrey whose boxing career spans from 1919 to 1937  

Promotional Photograph Signed by Larry Gains (1980) This is a rare signed promotional photograph of Larry Gains. Signed in ink, is the message “To Robert Soderman Best wishes from Larry…

Churchman Boxing Personalities Cigarette Card: #17 Larry Gains (1938) W.A. and A.C. Churchman, a British cigarette manufacturer, produced several sets of collectable sports cards to be included their cigarette packets.…

Background Information on Larry Gains Larry Gains was born in Cabbagetown, Toronto in Canada, a relatively deprived neighbourhood with an older sister and his parents.  He was the descendant of…