Hank Kaplan ... at The Sweet Science
Known far and wide as the world's foremost boxing historian, if there is a custodian of the legacy of the Sweet Science, a guardian of the sport's rich tradition, it is Hank Kaplan. From his vantage point as a former fighter, manager, promoter and publisher, he has seen and done it all. Possessor of a sharp wit and blistering recall, he's been boxing's preeminent information source for many years. Kaplan's archives are legendary, the most extensive in the world, totaling over a million documents and serving as the definitive chronicle of the sport's history, from the bare-knuckle period to the present day. He is chairman of the induction committee for the International Boxing Hall of Fame and a member of the World Boxing Hall of Fame. Among his many honors, Hank was awarded the BWAA’s James J. Walker Award for "long and meritorious service to boxing." His perspective on all things fistic - both past and present - provides invaluable insights to the readers of The Sweet Science.
Features by Hank Kaplan
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[Nov 17, 2005]
Sal Bartolo: The Maritime Champ
On the front cover of the August 1944 issue of The Ring, there stood Sal Bartolo, holder of the NBA Featherweight Championship.
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[May 13, 2005]
Unforgettable Things About Joe Louis
The Sweet Science is proud to present the Hank Kaplan Classic Series, a collection of stories by the world's foremost boxing historian.
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2009 Reader Of The Year Weighs In On Legacies Of Pacquiao And Mayweather
"Pacquiao has proven....in the ring... time and time again that he is the greatest of this time. He has earned his respect. He begs for nothing. He is a man content with his growth, his family and his achievements. A man the world has now turned it's eyes to behold. Floyd Mayweather is not even close in stature. He may possess the greatest skills but he is not the Face of Boxing today. Google Manny Pacquiao. There are 20 million searches. Google Floyd. There are 6.5 million. Look at the NYTimes, the Wall Street Journal and Time. Count how many words were used these past years to mention Floyd Mayweather. Then count the words still being printed about Manny. And keep counting. As I've said many times, Floyd has been too clever by half. He has short changed his public.....and has out-smarted himself. Manny will fight but a few more times. Enjoy it while you can. He is an all time great pugilist. Floyd, with all of his remarkable skills lack the will to be truly great in the biggest sense of the word. His legacy will look more like Holmes that Ali. He has earned it." ---November is half-way gone, but we don't need to keep counting ballots. It's a landslide. Fe'Roz has won the 2009 Reader of the Year award. His comments add to the website immeasurably, and he epitomizes the thoughtful, respectful, educated fan of pugilism we strive to cater to at TSS. Congrats, Fe'Roz, and please accept my thanks for being the valued member of this community that you are. Sincerely, Editor Mike
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