Urban legend and American folklore,
  Tells of a man who was one of a kind
  A sure gent with a flair for fashion, prone to violence at any time
  A legendary hooligan with a thirst for blood and a taste for booze
  This brave and daring brutal soul, he lived and fought by his own rules
    Shake the hand that shook the world
    Shoe-shine boy to champion, he'd fought and beaten many foes
  His calling card was a kick to the groin, and a broken bottle to the bridge of the nose
  He aimed to kill when he took to the ring, this Boston strong boy loved to fight
  On more than one occasion, a bout was stopped to save an opponents life
    Shake the hand that shook the world
  For Blood and Whiskey with a bare knuckled fist