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Howard Chard
Howard Chard (1924 – 16 April 1983), better known as "Baldy" Chard, was a Canadian professional boxer and gangster who served as the principle enforcer of the Papalia crime family, Papalia family in Toronto. Boxer Chard first came to attention in 1940 when he broke into the house of an elderly woman and savagely beat her. He had stolen her life savings worth $2,500 that she had hidden inside of her house as she did not trust the banks, and squandered his share of the loot on alcohol and gambling. Chard was arrested after using oversized banknotes issued by the Bank of British North America from the 19th century at a bar, which led the manager to realize that the use of such ancient currency indicated that this was the thief. After his release from reform school in 1942, Chard was involved in a brawl in the Regent Park in Toronto with a policeman that ended with him using the officer's own gun to badly wound the constable. At his subsequent trial, Chard was found of wounding and att ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Professional Boxer
Professional boxing, or prizefighting, is regulated, sanctioned boxing. Professional boxing bouts are fought for a purse that is divided between the boxers as determined by contract. Most professional fights are supervised by a regulatory authority to guarantee the fighters' safety. Most high-profile bouts obtain the endorsement of a sanctioning body, which awards championship belts, establishes rules, and assigns its own judges and referees. In contrast with amateur boxing, professional bouts are typically much longer and can last up to twelve rounds, though less significant fights can be as short as four rounds. Protective headgear is not permitted, and boxers are generally allowed to take substantial punishment before a fight is halted. Professional boxing has enjoyed a much higher profile than amateur boxing throughout the 20th century and beyond. History Early history In 1891, the National Sporting Club (N.S.C), a private club in London, began to promote professio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
