Jimmy Young: podcast appearances and interviews

Jimmy Young was an American heavyweight professional boxer born on November 14, 1948, and he passed away on February 20, 2005. He was recognized for his awkward, defensive style and his ability to counterpunch, establishing himself as one of the top contenders of the 1970s. During his career, Young competed against many notable fighters of his era, including a controversial unanimous decision loss to Muhammad Ali in 1976 and a victory over George Foreman in 1977. He also achieved significant wins over Ron Lyle, whom he twice outpointed, and narrowly lost by split decision to Ken Norton in a late 1977 title eliminator. Bobby Watts, another distinguished boxer, was his cousin. Young's career was marked by his skillful fighting style and notable bouts against some of the most prominent figures in boxing during that period.