The Life and Career of Floyd "Jumbo" Cummings

About this episode

This episode remembers the life and career of heavyweight boxer Floyd "Jumbo" Cummings, who recently passed away.

For most, the name Floyd "Jumbo" Cummings conjures up images of a hulking heavyweight who fought to a dubious draw with former champion "Smokin'" Joe Frazier in Frazier's last career bout. It goes without saying that he was more than that, and unfortunately he recently passed away without any fanfare and with few even noticing. On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, boxing historian Patrick Connor and fellow historian Aris Pina remember the life and career of Jumbo Cummings. SUBSCRIBE! Follow us on social media! Patrick Connor: @boxinghistory.bsky.social Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris on Twitter/X Facebook: / kgbradio Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing #history #boxinghistory

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Connor

Guest: Aris Pina

Topics covered

• boxing
• history
• heavyweight boxing
• Floyd Cummings
• Joe Frazier
• boxing career

Keywords

• Floyd Cummings
• boxing history
• heavyweight boxing
• Joe Frazier
• boxing career

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