Jimmy Cannon

Jimmy Cannon (1910–1973) was an American sportswriter and newspaper columnist, best known for his long association with the *New York Post* and for his vivid boxing coverage. A New York–based journalist, he became a prominent voice in mid‑20th‑century sportswriting, reporting on major fights and profiling fighters with a distinctive, literary style. Cannon also wrote broadly about other sports and the culture surrounding them, helping shape the tone of modern sports columns. His work was widely read and frequently anthologized, and he is often cited as an influence on later generations of sportswriters for his sharp observation and memorable phrasing.