His effective use of coordinated foot work , sound defense and swift , accurate counter punching is now regarded as a precursor to the techniques practiced in modern boxing .
Loughran was one of seven children of an Irish immigrant motorman .
Loughran 's effective use of coordinated foot work , sound defense and swift , accurate counter punching is now regarded as a precursor to the techniques practiced in modern boxing .
Loughran was one of seven children of an Irish immigrant motorman .