“For the Duration: The Jimmy Bivins Story” is only possible because generous people are willing to share their time and insights with us. There are scores we’ve already met, and so many more we look forward to meeting.

We’d like to take the opportunity to thank some of them here.

First and foremost, we would like to thank Jimmy Bivins and his sister Maria Baskin for opening up their lives to us and showing us nothing but kindness.

Next we would like to thank author Jerry Fitch for providing us with so much valuable information and sharing his admiration for Jimmy in such detail. His book Cleveland's Greatest Fighters of All Time is a great source for information on Jimmy.

Joe Maxse also has been of enormous help. A sports reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Joe has generously contributed his time, his insights and his boxes of old newspaper clippings, photos and notes.

Opponents and their families and friends:
• John Barbara
• Mr. & Mrs. Wesbury Bascom
• Kent Belanger
• Gerald Chaney
• Larry Kellum Jr. and family
• Lavonne Ludian
• Tony Mazzarelli
• Mrs. Claude Rolfe
• Joe Sutka
• Mr. & Mrs. Coley Wallace
• Dan Muscato

Also of great help:
• Christoper Gibbons
• Steve Kostrubanic
• Gene Glenn
• Attorney Van Lowry
• Kenneth Nelson
• John and Ruth Abbott
• Ray Jablonski
• Alex Ramos of the Retired Boxers Foundation
• Pam Zivot and senior living staff
• Sister Michael Moore