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JCWeb · 08-09-2006, 01:42 AM

1912 WW Title Bouts

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Joe Gans CH (62-13) vs Jack Britton #2 (25-4-1)

Thie bout would literally be the last hurrah for Gans, one of the all-time great LWs who also happened to capture the WW crown in my universe. Britton is trying to regain the World Crown and avenge a 1908 loss to the Old Master.

Britton dominates the early rounds, staying well out of the reach of the older Gans, who is slow to react. Round 3, Gans tries to move inside, cutting off the ring, but Britton works his way free off the ropes. The challenger repeatedly is scoring first, and it's clear that Gans' timing is off, and that the old magic is no longer there. Gans finally finds the range in round 6, but Britton comes on strong at the end of the round to negate those efforts. Britton continues, winning big in round 7, and swelling begins to set in around Gans' left eye. A frustrated and tired Gans begins looking for the KO punch, but Britton boxes his way to the title in a lopsided win. Britton by UD 15 (147-138, 149-136, 149-136).

Jack Britton CH (26-4-1) vs Eddie Shevlin #6 (15-0)

Shevlin, a top unbeaten prospect new to the top rankings, may be over his head in taking on Britton in his first title bout of any kind.

Britton dominates the first round action. Shevlin struggles to get his bearings, but puts in a decent effort in round 2. Both work outside in the third, and once again it is Britton, the "Boxing Marvel" with the upper hand. After a few lacklustre rounds, an aggressive Shevlin tries to penetrate Britton's excellent defense and is thwarted. It's a dominant round 6 for the champ as Shevlin's right eye starts to swell. Shevlin is cut above the right eye in round 9. Shevlin tires noticeably in the later rounds and the cut gradually worsens leading to a late round stoppage. A dominating performance by the Champ, though Shevlin proved he was not a pushover. Britton by TKO 12.

Jack Britton CH (27-4-1) vs Honey Mellody #4 (32-12-1)

Mellody scored a SD 12 over Britton for the USBA belt in the only prior meeting of th two back in 1908. This is Mellody's third crack at the WBA belt, losing to Walcott in 1905 and Gans in 1908. Mellody has won four in a row but this may be his last best shot as he hits Post-Prime career mode in 1913.

Jack Britton looks sharp early, taking the opening rounds by a wide margin. In round 4, a hard hook lands for the first clean blow for the challenger in a round otherwise dominated by Britton. Round 5, Mellody is even more aggressive, taking chances by lunging forward. A welt on the left eye of the challenger develops due to the repeated punishment meted out by Britton. Britton builds and huge points lead and coasts to victory in the later rounds. Britton by UD 15 (148-139, 146-139, 149-137).

NABF: Unbeaten Packey McFarland defended three times, winning all by KO. First up was aging vet, ex-Champ Joe Walcott, who managed to open a cut under the eye of McFarlnd before Packey put him down and out in the 8th. KO 8 for McFarland, and Walcott's career was over after 89 fights. Blink McCloskey accepted the challenge in his first title fight in 8 years, and McFarland quickly established dominance on the inside, dominating the bout and ending it with a lightning quick strike for a KO 9 win. Then it was Battling Bill Hurley, a long-time fringe contender, who was floored by Packey in the second with a wicked hook to the head -- the bout was halted shortly thereafter. TKO 2 win for McFarland to keep his unbeaten record intact.

USBA: Mike "Twin" Sullivan retained the USBA belt with a MD 12 win over Hurley, a hard-fought encounter which found Hurley taking charge early but fading near the end after a fine effort. Sullivan then defended versus Willie Lewis, in a bout decided when "Twin" opened a cut over the right eye of the challenger that finally led to a late stoppage -- TKO 10 win for Sullivan (cuts). Then Mike Glover, who lost to McFarland in his only prior title action, took on Sullivan, but could not deliver as Sullivan milked an early lead en route to a solid UD 12 win.

CBU: Johnny Summers defended versus fellow Brit, Young Joseph, and the bout was going Joseph;s way when a heat butt led to a DQ win in the 9th for Summers. Summers then risked the crown against youngster Ted "Kid" Lewis, an unbeaten prospect looking for his first title belt. No KDs in a bout that was close into the later rounds, and Summers escaped with a draw.

GBU: Summers took on another youngster Matt Wells, risking only the GBU belt this time. Wells exhibited strong defense and was ahead on all three cards when a low blow by Summers led to his disqualification in round 9th, making Wells the new GBU champ.

EBU: Young Joseph defended the crown against Denmark's Dick Nelson, in Nelson's third try at the European belt. Both worked inside early, and Nelson looked strong in the middle rounds. Joseph came on strong at the end, however, doing enough to secure a draw and retain this crown. Late in the year it was a challenge from French prospect Albert Badoud. who worked the inside, looking to land the big shot. The challenger suffered a cut above the left eye and began to tire in the latter half of the fight. UD 12 win for Joseph to keep the crown.

08-09-2006, 01:42 AM	#104 (permalink)
JCWeb All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15x in 14 posts	1912-Welterweights Part I 1912 WW Title Bouts WBA Joe Gans CH (62-13) vs Jack Britton #2 (25-4-1) Thie bout would literally be the last hurrah for Gans, one of the all-time great LWs who also happened to capture the WW crown in my universe. Britton is trying to regain the World Crown and avenge a 1908 loss to the Old Master. Britton dominates the early rounds, staying well out of the reach of the older Gans, who is slow to react. Round 3, Gans tries to move inside, cutting off the ring, but Britton works his way free off the ropes. The challenger repeatedly is scoring first, and it's clear that Gans' timing is off, and that the old magic is no longer there. Gans finally finds the range in round 6, but Britton comes on strong at the end of the round to negate those efforts. Britton continues, winning big in round 7, and swelling begins to set in around Gans' left eye. A frustrated and tired Gans begins looking for the KO punch, but Britton boxes his way to the title in a lopsided win. Britton by UD 15 (147-138, 149-136, 149-136). Jack Britton CH (26-4-1) vs Eddie Shevlin #6 (15-0) Shevlin, a top unbeaten prospect new to the top rankings, may be over his head in taking on Britton in his first title bout of any kind. Britton dominates the first round action. Shevlin struggles to get his bearings, but puts in a decent effort in round 2. Both work outside in the third, and once again it is Britton, the "Boxing Marvel" with the upper hand. After a few lacklustre rounds, an aggressive Shevlin tries to penetrate Britton's excellent defense and is thwarted. It's a dominant round 6 for the champ as Shevlin's right eye starts to swell. Shevlin is cut above the right eye in round 9. Shevlin tires noticeably in the later rounds and the cut gradually worsens leading to a late round stoppage. A dominating performance by the Champ, though Shevlin proved he was not a pushover. Britton by TKO 12. Jack Britton CH (27-4-1) vs Honey Mellody #4 (32-12-1) Mellody scored a SD 12 over Britton for the USBA belt in the only prior meeting of th two back in 1908. This is Mellody's third crack at the WBA belt, losing to Walcott in 1905 and Gans in 1908. Mellody has won four in a row but this may be his last best shot as he hits Post-Prime career mode in 1913. Jack Britton looks sharp early, taking the opening rounds by a wide margin. In round 4, a hard hook lands for the first clean blow for the challenger in a round otherwise dominated by Britton. Round 5, Mellody is even more aggressive, taking chances by lunging forward. A welt on the left eye of the challenger develops due to the repeated punishment meted out by Britton. Britton builds and huge points lead and coasts to victory in the later rounds. Britton by UD 15 (148-139, 146-139, 149-137). NABF: Unbeaten Packey McFarland defended three times, winning all by KO. First up was aging vet, ex-Champ Joe Walcott, who managed to open a cut under the eye of McFarlnd before Packey put him down and out in the 8th. KO 8 for McFarland, and Walcott's career was over after 89 fights. Blink McCloskey accepted the challenge in his first title fight in 8 years, and McFarland quickly established dominance on the inside, dominating the bout and ending it with a lightning quick strike for a KO 9 win. Then it was Battling Bill Hurley, a long-time fringe contender, who was floored by Packey in the second with a wicked hook to the head -- the bout was halted shortly thereafter. TKO 2 win for McFarland to keep his unbeaten record intact. USBA: Mike "Twin" Sullivan retained the USBA belt with a MD 12 win over Hurley, a hard-fought encounter which found Hurley taking charge early but fading near the end after a fine effort. Sullivan then defended versus Willie Lewis, in a bout decided when "Twin" opened a cut over the right eye of the challenger that finally led to a late stoppage -- TKO 10 win for Sullivan (cuts). Then Mike Glover, who lost to McFarland in his only prior title action, took on Sullivan, but could not deliver as Sullivan milked an early lead en route to a solid UD 12 win. CBU: Johnny Summers defended versus fellow Brit, Young Joseph, and the bout was going Joseph;s way when a heat butt led to a DQ win in the 9th for Summers. Summers then risked the crown against youngster Ted "Kid" Lewis, an unbeaten prospect looking for his first title belt. No KDs in a bout that was close into the later rounds, and Summers escaped with a draw. GBU: Summers took on another youngster Matt Wells, risking only the GBU belt this time. Wells exhibited strong defense and was ahead on all three cards when a low blow by Summers led to his disqualification in round 9th, making Wells the new GBU champ. EBU: Young Joseph defended the crown against Denmark's Dick Nelson, in Nelson's third try at the European belt. Both worked inside early, and Nelson looked strong in the middle rounds. Joseph came on strong at the end, however, doing enough to secure a draw and retain this crown. Late in the year it was a challenge from French prospect Albert Badoud. who worked the inside, looking to land the big shot. The challenger suffered a cut above the left eye and began to tire in the latter half of the fight. UD 12 win for Joseph to keep the crown.