Singers and Musicians Always Flock to the Sweet Science – Boxing

For a century boxing has been a magnet for legendary musicians and singers.

Whether they enter the ring, sing about it, or watch from ringside they love boxing.

Here in part 2 – the legendary Sammy Davis Jr. appears on Main Event with the undefeated Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World Rocky Marciano.

Other famous musicians and singers who have entered the “ring.”

Justin Beiber looks like he might be able to take a beating

Jenifer Lopez has been photographed in boxing pose many times

Grace Slick looks like she might make a great welterweight

David Bowie has a very serious look on his face

Frank Sinatra was around during the great Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano era

Even Elvis Presley portrayed “Kid Galahad” in a Hollywood boxing movie

Don McLean was a super hit with “American Pie”

Chris Izaak shows a pretty good jab

Billy Joel was an amateur Golden Glove boxer in the 1970’s

Berry Gordy and Diana Ross were big boxing fans. Berry was an amateur fighter before entering the music world

Barbara Streisand loved doing this movie with Ryan O’Neal

Al Jolson was a fight manager. Here he is with his pride and joy – Henry Armstrong

Yes – Singers and Musicians Always Flock to the Sweet Science – Boxing

Author – Boxing Hall of Fame

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