Kayo Ward was known for his Herculean strength and nearly superhuman stamina when he worked in a steel mill in New York, as well as his good nature and heroic inclinations. While walking home from work with his girlfriend, Connie Hodges, Kayo saw a man being attacked by a group of thugs. After battling the thugs, the man that Kayo saved revealed that he was actually Lewis Black, a well respected fight manager. Lew, seeing how well the kid fought, offered to train Kayo. Kayo accepted the offer, with hopes of winning enough prize money to marry Connie. It was not long before he was a major contender in the ring, with a record of quick knockouts. After losing a title bout to Joe Louis while injured, he took some time off and was coaxed into becoming the star of the Hollywood production “Hot Lips and Hot Fists” by German movie star Rupy LeVez. When he spurned the affections of Rupy, she attempted to get revenge by ruining his boxing career. Kayo and Connie, disgusted with Hollywood, returned to New York where Kayo could continue his quest for the title. Soon after, Kayo became the World Heavyweight Champion and was engaged to Connie. Sitting at the high point of his life and career, a house fire seriously scarred Kayo’s face, and he left his friends and became a penniless wanderer. Most everyone believed him to be dead, and Lew convinced Connie to get engaged to another man. A plastic surgeon named Dr. Graves repaired the damage to Kayo’s face, and the doctor’s daughter, Martha, contacted Connie. Reunited, Kayo and Connie once again became engaged. Kayo reclaimed the title and continued to have adventures outside the ring.
Description Kayo Ward was known for his Herculean strength and nearly superhuman stamina when he worked in a steel mill in New York, as well as his good nature and heroic inclinations. While walking home from work with his girlfriend, Connie Hodges, Kayo saw a man being attacked by a group of thugs. After battling the thugs, the man that Kayo saved revealed that he was actually Lewis Black, a well respected fight manager. Lew, seeing how well the kid fought, offered to train Kayo. Kayo accepted the offer, with hopes of winning enough prize money to marry Connie. It was not long before he was a major contender in the ring, with a record of quick knockouts. After losing a title bout to Joe Louis while injured, he took some time off and was coaxed into becoming the star of the Hollywood production “Hot Lips and Hot Fists” by German movie star Rupy LeVez. When he spurned the affections of Rupy, she attempted to get revenge by ruining his boxing career. Kayo and Connie, disgusted with Hollywood, returned to New York where Kayo could continue his quest for the title. Soon after, Kayo became the World Heavyweight Champion and was engaged to Connie. Sitting at the high point of his life and career, a house fire seriously scarred Kayo’s face, and he left his friends and became a penniless wanderer. Most everyone believed him to be dead, and Lew convinced Connie to get engaged to another man. A plastic surgeon named Dr. Graves repaired the damage to Kayo’s face, and the doctor’s daughter, Martha, contacted Connie. Reunited, Kayo and Connie once again became engaged. Kayo reclaimed the title and continued to have adventures outside the ring.
