Despite his 31 years of age, his years of dissipation, Baer is à dangerous opponent In fact, Louis says Baer is the best of all the men after his crown, for Baer also possesses a terrific wallop in either hand as he has proven on many occasion.
Nova is no mean slugger himself. He has youth and the edge in stamina, but Baer, with more experience and a burning desire to make good for the sake of his baby son, is considered a good bet.
Nova is slightly favoured because of his ability to absorb punishment and his continual aggressiveness, but in rushing Baer he will find that Baer's 81-inch reach against his own 70-inch reach somewhat of a handicap.
Born on March 16, 1915, at Los Angeles, Nova has lived the better part of his life at Alameda and because of his good looks is known as the "Alameda Adonis."
An outstanding athlete at high school, where he starred at track and field, basketball and football, Nova first gained fame as a boxer in 1938 when he clinched the San Francisco Golden Glove tournament and then won the National A.AU. title.
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