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2 unusual facts about Tex Rickard


Francisco Guilledo

In May, 1922, Villa received an invitation from famed boxing promoter Tex Rickard to fight in the United States.

Jack Delaney

Delaney was rewarded with a title shot against light heavyweight champion Berlanbach, in a 15-round fight, co-promoted by Roderick James "Jess" McMahon and Tex Rickard.


Max Steuer

Defendants who were acquitted included sports promoter Tex Rickard, banker Charles E. Mitchell and former Attorney General Harry Daugherty.


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