De Forest Training Camp*

$42.00

100% Combed Cotton Jersey for ultimate comfort whether you’re at the gym or out on the town.
Classic fit t-shirt with De Forest Training Camp gym logo.
Double-Needle Stitched, Soft and smooth, Garment-washed & pre-shrunk, No pilling after wash.
De Forest Training Camp t-shirts are imported directly to XXIV VII
Manufactured in Canada and screen printed in Chicago. This is the highest quality cotton t-shirt on the market.

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De Forest Training Camp

Jimmy DeForest was a prominent boxing trainer and promoter in the early 20th century. He initially performed in the circus before transitioning to amateur boxing and later became a well-respected trainer. He established the DeForest Boxing Training Camp in West Allenhurst, New Jersey, on Deal Beach Avenue (now Corlies Avenue), operating it from 1900 to 1930.

DeForest trained many legendary fighters, including Jack Dempsey, Stanley Ketchel, James J. Jeffries, Joe Gans, George Dixon, Joe Walcott, Kid McCoy, Tommy Ryan, Jack Sharkey, and Luis Angel Firpo. His expertise in conditioning and strategy significantly contributed to Dempsey’s victory over Jess Willard in 1919. DeForest was also involved in promoting major fights, such as the Harry Greb vs. Mickey Walker bout.

Beyond training, DeForest collected an extensive array of boxing memorabilia, though much of it was lost in a house fire. His influence extended beyond the ring, as he managed gyms in Long Branch, Asbury Park, and West Allenhurst, drawing large crowds to training sessions and renting out venues like the Long Branch Casino for fights and events. In 2006, he was posthumously inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame.

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De Forest Training Camp*

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