His calling card was a kick to the groin
Be he aimed to kill when he took to the ring
A legendary hooligan, with a thirst for blood
A sure legend with a flair for fashion
And a taste for booze
This Boston strong boy, loved to fight
With his fist, he shook the world
Shake the hand that shook the world
He'd fought and beaten many foes
Shake the hand that shook the world
He lived and fought by his own rules
And a broken bottle to the bridge of the nose
Shake the hand that shook the world
With his fist, he shook the world
This brave and daring brutal soul
Shake the hand that shook the world
Prone to violence at any time
On more than one occasion
A bout was stopped to save an opponent's life
For blood and whiskey with his bare knuckled fist
Shoe shine boy, to champion
For blood and whiskey with his bare knuckled fist
