Bellows is renowned for his visceral boxing paintings that capture the raw energy and physical intensity of athletic combat, sharing Wesley's focus on dynamic movement and bold figurative forms in sporting scenes.

Neiman specialized in energetic sports imagery including boxing, using bold expressive brushwork and vivid color to convey athletic action in a style that closely parallels Wesley's dynamic acrylic approach to combat sports.

De Kooning created gestural figurative works depicting athletes and boxers with energetic brushwork and bold forms on paper, sharing Wesley's interest in capturing physical movement and intensity through expressive acrylic and paint application.