Way To Go Papke-Ketchel Beats Papke, Again by Carliss Mora

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Few people besides his challengers got to see what ferocity Ketchel had on his face inside the ring. Papke never believed Ketchel was a better boxer than he was, and they fought four times. Papke won one bout, and that was after he punched ketchel in the throat and head, instead of shaking hands at the beginning of the fight. The next time they fought after Ketchel's loss, Ketchel told Papke he wasn't going to close up his eyes until near the end, because he wanted Papke to be able to see who was going to take him out. Something like that. At any rate, Papke went home to his mother, and when she saw how he looked after the outcome of the fight, his mother fainted. Ketchel had won again.

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Anonymous Guest 18 Jun 2007

This is really fantastic, love the energy you have captured, and thank you for stopping by and commentingon my page too, im really honoured, Lisa x

Artist Reply: Lisa x, thank you, and I am honored as well, for you coming to my port!!! We're all in this together, and we're here to improve to share, even to sell, so please come back. I'll come back to your port., too, if you have one.

nikos kanellos 13 Jun 2007

I like that hidden sensitive element Carliss!

Artist Reply: Why,....Thank you, Nikos!!

thea walstra 11 Jun 2007

Awesome work Carliss

Artist Reply: Thea, thanks so much for your comment!

Artist Reply: Thanks so much, Thea!

Penny Myers 11 Jun 2007

Fantastic work. I love the way you captured their emotions in this artistry. A hit as always

Artist Reply: Penny, funny you should use the word hit! LOL!! Thanks so much for your super comment!

chuck vest 10 Jun 2007

excellent excellent art Carliss

Artist Reply: Thank you.

John Davis 10 Jun 2007

excellent, you have captured these gladiators well and with pencil... this is remarkable

Artist Reply: Thanks so much, John! I know boxing isn't for everyone, I know, but I so admire those "gladiators" of yesteryear. It was one of THE sports of the time that could bring men from poverty, if they were lucky.