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Chaney

American  
[chey-nee] / ˈtʃeɪ ni /

noun

  1. Lon 1883–1930, U.S. film actor.


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American heavyweight Cassius Chaney - who shared 13 rounds with him early in camp - says the work was real.

From BBC

"He's athletic, he has an IQ and he works hard. Those qualities alone are big," Chaney says.

From BBC

Chaney - originally earmarked to be Joshua's next opponent - expects Paul to try to steal small moments rather than commit to anything sustained and believes Joshua may be cautious early.

From BBC

After appearing as the love interest in a Harry Langdon comedy and as the imperiled female lead in 1927’s “The Unknown”—where she learned from star Lon Chaney a fierce focus that extended to her performances and off-screen life—Crawford hit it big as a jazz-age hellion in 1927’s “Our Dancing Daughters.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Retired Judge Victoria Gerrard Chaney spoke of Lira’s “exemplary character” and his reputation among judges for being “brilliant, always prepared and respectful.”

From Los Angeles Times