173K views · 2.8K reactions | Dinah Shore & Ingemar Johansson - - Swedish Duet 1959 | Thomas Englund | Facebook

Ingemar Johansson vs Floyd Patterson I "The legendary John Wayne was also present in the audience. " ( Now unified video we apologize in all parts we are sorry for the unforgivable technical problem) | I love BOXE

204K views · 2.1K reactions |  On This Day In 1959 Ingemar Johansson defeated Floyd Patterson by TKO in round 3 of 15 to win the world heavyweight title. Patterson was knocked down seven times! #boxing #history #reels | BTR Boxing Podcast Network | Facebook

Rare footage with Floyd Patterson being asked about Ingemar Johansson's right hand. Colorised By Legends Of Boxing #Boxing #History #FloydPatterson #Interview | BTR Boxing Podcast Network

🥊On June 26, 1959 Swedish challenger Ingemar Johansson insisted he had a powerful right hand, though he refused to display it before reporters in training sessions. Tonight at Yankee Stadium, Johansson shows he wasn't lying. Johansson, a 5-1 underdog, displays his “Hammer of Thor” right hand, much to the chagrin of World Heavyweight Champion Floyd Patterson. In the 3rd round, a booming right stuns Patterson, knocking him to the canvas. Patterson staggers to his feet at the count of 9, but 6 mor