Fulton, although possessing a strong punch, had a checkered career against the other 'white hopes' of the era, and never landed a title fight. He did defeat Gunboat Smith, considered the best of the lot of "white hopes" on two occasions by TKO on November 27, 1917 and by 2 round KO on April 7, 1920, but by this time the 'white hope era' had passed. During the 'white hope" era, Fulton was defeated by other 'white hopes' Carl Morris by disqualification on April 3, 1914, Al Palzer by 4 round KO on May 22, 1914, and Arthur Pelkey by 5 rouund KO on October 28, 1915.
Fulton's dreams of obtaining a title fight were dashed when he was KO'ed by Jack Dempsey in 18.6 seconds of the first round on July 27, 1918, and by Harry Wills in 3 rounds on July 26, 1920.
Fulton fought during the "White Hope Era' (from 1908-1915) where a white heavyweight was sought to wrest the crown from Jack Johnson.
During the 'white hope' era, Fulton was defeated by other 'white hopes' Carl Morris by disqualification on April 3, 1914, Al Palzer by 4 round KO on May 22, 1914, and Arthur Pelkey by 5 round KO on October 28, 1915.
Fulton's dreams of obtaining a title fight were dashed when he was KO'ed by Jack Dempsey in 18.6 seconds of the first round on July 27, 1918, and by Harry Wills in 3 rounds on July 26, 1920.
After Fred moved back to Cleveland from Seattle where he was the founder and artistic director of a small professional company affiliated with the Jewish Community Center there, he directed a show for the Halle Theatre at the JCC in Cleveland every season during my tenure as the Artistic and Producing Director.
Fred’s ability to identify these actors in the early audition phase, and his skills in developing their character in balance with the full ensemble were highly notable.
Fred is a teaching director; both the novice and the experienced actor seem to grow through their work with him.
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