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JCWeb · 04-17-2006, 11:16 AM

WBA Title Bouts

John Wille #1 (25-4-2) versus Jack Sullivan #2 (26-12)

This was for the Title vacated after Phila Jack O'Brien stepped up and won the HW title in a huge upset over Jack Johnson. Sullivan, seeking revenge for an earlier loss to Wille, built up a huge lead ihn the early going. As the bout went on, a desperate Wille became more and more aggressive, but "Twin" Sullivan's defense was solid and too much to overcome. Sullivan UD 15 by a wide margin.

Jack Sullivan CH (27-12) vs Jack Root #6 (33-12)

Illustrative of the weakness in the LH division is the fact that Root, a former champ, is matched up for the WBA title despite two recent losses. Root, the aging veteran, fought gamely but was overmatched throughout. Root became more aggressive as the bout wore on, but to no avail. Relentless jabs by Sullivan kept Root off balance and it was another easy win for Sullivan. No knockdowns. Sullivan by UD 15.

Jack Sullivan CH (28-12) vs Charles Kid McCoy #8 (53-13)

Ex-MW champ McCoy tries for the LH crown that eluded him in real-life. McCoy, while still in his prime, had bested Sullivan in 1905, but now, aged 36, his chances were slim. Sullivan built up an early lead in rounds 1-3, and in round 4, McCoy got aggressive -- but the younger Sullivan was equal to the task, putting a welt near McCoy's eye. McCoy was out of gas by the end of the 7th, and Sullivan coasted to another easy decision. No KDs in this one. Sullivan by UD 15.

Jack Sullivan CH (29-12) vs Jeremy McWatt #6 (29-18-2)

McWatt, the veteran British TC and perennial Commonwealth and British title holder, was given a shot at the brass ring. As expected, Sullivan had an easy time with the defensive-minded McWatt, scoring at will on the inside, then switching to the outside to do more damage as McWatt developed puffiness around one eye. A barrage of punches put the game Brit to the canvas in round 9. He got up, only to be floored for the count a few seconds later. Sullivan by KO 9.

Jack Sullivan CH (30-12) vs George Gardner #3 (40-9-2)

Gardner, the aging veteran and current EBU titleholder, snagged another title shot as the champ was eager to avenge two prior losses to Gardner. In the early going, Gardner worked inside but could make little impression on the champ. Sullivan went on the attack in Round 4, but Gardner slipped most of the punches while generating little offense of his own. Round 5 was hard fought, an even round. Sullivan, believing himself to be ahead, coasted in the middle rounds. Gardner, falling behind, decided to mix it up in round 9 and caught the champ with a devastating uppercut that put him down for the count. George Gardner is the new WBA LH champ. Gardner by KO 9.

NABF: John Wille defended twice, both UD 12 verdicts over Fred Cooley and Jack Root.

USBA: Leo Houck got in one title defense, a UD 12 win over Charlie Haghey.

CBU: McWatt defended versus the Canadian Al Gurfein (UD 12).

GBU: McWatt defended versus Clifford Marvine (UD 12) but in a huge upset, lost the title he had held since 1903 in his 9th defense to Chuck Carrick (UD 12). The veteran McWatt will call it quits in 1909.

EBU: Gardner defended versus Clifford Marvine (UD 12) before stepping up to take the WBA crown from "Twin" Sullivan.

Jan 1909 Top Ten Rankings (perf pts and change from last year in parens)
Champ George Gardner 41-9-2 (28) (807) (up 3)
1. John Wille 27-5-2 (17) (893) (NC)
2. Jack Sullivan 30-13 (16) (806) (NC)
3. Leo Houck 20-5-2 (9) (686) (up 1)
4. Charlie Haghey 25-14-2 (21) (607) (up 2)
5. Jack Root 34-14 (25) (453) (up 2)
6. Charles Kid McCoy 53-14 (35) (377) (up 3)
7. Chuck Carrick 19-18-1 (6) (376) (up 5)
8. Jeremy McWatt 29-20-2 (3) (375) (down 3)
9. Fred Cooley 19-7 (13) (220) (up 2)
10. Lee Harmon 19-19 (6) (210) (up 3)

All of the above are at Prime except for Gardner and McCoy (who are at Post-Prime) and Root and TC McWatt (both at End). Carrick at #7 is the top-rated TC. Dropping out of the Top 10 from last year were Billy Stift (former #8) who retired and TC Marvine who dropped to #12. Wille has won 7 of his last 8 (only loss a title bout to Sullivan). Houck drew with Gardner in addition to his win over Haghey. As mentioned before, a pretty thin division, perhaps things will be livened up in 1909 with a move back to the division by former champ Phila Jack O'Brien.

Prospects: Jack "Giant Killer" Dillon was off to a 4-0 (3) start but is likely a year or two away from challenging the top guys. Young French hope Georges Carpentier is off to a 2-0 (2) start, and Howard Morrow is 1-0 (1). Newcomers to the division in 1909 include Battling Levinsky, Bob McAllister and Aussie Dave Smith.

04-17-2006, 11:16 AM	#41 (permalink)
JCWeb All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 672	1908-Light Heavyweights WBA Title Bouts John Wille #1 (25-4-2) versus Jack Sullivan #2 (26-12) This was for the Title vacated after Phila Jack O'Brien stepped up and won the HW title in a huge upset over Jack Johnson. Sullivan, seeking revenge for an earlier loss to Wille, built up a huge lead ihn the early going. As the bout went on, a desperate Wille became more and more aggressive, but "Twin" Sullivan's defense was solid and too much to overcome. Sullivan UD 15 by a wide margin. Jack Sullivan CH (27-12) vs Jack Root #6 (33-12) Illustrative of the weakness in the LH division is the fact that Root, a former champ, is matched up for the WBA title despite two recent losses. Root, the aging veteran, fought gamely but was overmatched throughout. Root became more aggressive as the bout wore on, but to no avail. Relentless jabs by Sullivan kept Root off balance and it was another easy win for Sullivan. No knockdowns. Sullivan by UD 15. Jack Sullivan CH (28-12) vs Charles Kid McCoy #8 (53-13) Ex-MW champ McCoy tries for the LH crown that eluded him in real-life. McCoy, while still in his prime, had bested Sullivan in 1905, but now, aged 36, his chances were slim. Sullivan built up an early lead in rounds 1-3, and in round 4, McCoy got aggressive -- but the younger Sullivan was equal to the task, putting a welt near McCoy's eye. McCoy was out of gas by the end of the 7th, and Sullivan coasted to another easy decision. No KDs in this one. Sullivan by UD 15. Jack Sullivan CH (29-12) vs Jeremy McWatt #6 (29-18-2) McWatt, the veteran British TC and perennial Commonwealth and British title holder, was given a shot at the brass ring. As expected, Sullivan had an easy time with the defensive-minded McWatt, scoring at will on the inside, then switching to the outside to do more damage as McWatt developed puffiness around one eye. A barrage of punches put the game Brit to the canvas in round 9. He got up, only to be floored for the count a few seconds later. Sullivan by KO 9. Jack Sullivan CH (30-12) vs George Gardner #3 (40-9-2) Gardner, the aging veteran and current EBU titleholder, snagged another title shot as the champ was eager to avenge two prior losses to Gardner. In the early going, Gardner worked inside but could make little impression on the champ. Sullivan went on the attack in Round 4, but Gardner slipped most of the punches while generating little offense of his own. Round 5 was hard fought, an even round. Sullivan, believing himself to be ahead, coasted in the middle rounds. Gardner, falling behind, decided to mix it up in round 9 and caught the champ with a devastating uppercut that put him down for the count. George Gardner is the new WBA LH champ. Gardner by KO 9. NABF: John Wille defended twice, both UD 12 verdicts over Fred Cooley and Jack Root. USBA: Leo Houck got in one title defense, a UD 12 win over Charlie Haghey. CBU: McWatt defended versus the Canadian Al Gurfein (UD 12). GBU: McWatt defended versus Clifford Marvine (UD 12) but in a huge upset, lost the title he had held since 1903 in his 9th defense to Chuck Carrick (UD 12). The veteran McWatt will call it quits in 1909. EBU: Gardner defended versus Clifford Marvine (UD 12) before stepping up to take the WBA crown from "Twin" Sullivan. Jan 1909 Top Ten Rankings (perf pts and change from last year in parens) Champ George Gardner 41-9-2 (28) (807) (up 3) 1. John Wille 27-5-2 (17) (893) (NC) 2. Jack Sullivan 30-13 (16) (806) (NC) 3. Leo Houck 20-5-2 (9) (686) (up 1) 4. Charlie Haghey 25-14-2 (21) (607) (up 2) 5. Jack Root 34-14 (25) (453) (up 2) 6. Charles Kid McCoy 53-14 (35) (377) (up 3) 7. Chuck Carrick 19-18-1 (6) (376) (up 5) 8. Jeremy McWatt 29-20-2 (3) (375) (down 3) 9. Fred Cooley 19-7 (13) (220) (up 2) 10. Lee Harmon 19-19 (6) (210) (up 3) All of the above are at Prime except for Gardner and McCoy (who are at Post-Prime) and Root and TC McWatt (both at End). Carrick at #7 is the top-rated TC. Dropping out of the Top 10 from last year were Billy Stift (former #8) who retired and TC Marvine who dropped to #12. Wille has won 7 of his last 8 (only loss a title bout to Sullivan). Houck drew with Gardner in addition to his win over Haghey. As mentioned before, a pretty thin division, perhaps things will be livened up in 1909 with a move back to the division by former champ Phila Jack O'Brien. Prospects: Jack "Giant Killer" Dillon was off to a 4-0 (3) start but is likely a year or two away from challenging the top guys. Young French hope Georges Carpentier is off to a 2-0 (2) start, and Howard Morrow is 1-0 (1). Newcomers to the division in 1909 include Battling Levinsky, Bob McAllister and Aussie Dave Smith.