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JCWeb · 08-11-2006, 01:22 AM

1912 FW Title Bouts

WBA

Abe Attell CH (49-2-1) vs Owen Moran #7 (33-12)

Attell travels to London, where he meets the GBU champ, Moran, for the first time. Abe is seeking his 18th win in a row.

First few rounds were fairly even and uneventful as the action was slow to develop. Both move inside in round 4 to seek to control the action, and Attell gets the upper hand. Round 7 is a strong one for the Lil Champ, as he lands hooks and combinations to the head of Moran, who is lucky to remain upright. Moran tries to get more aggressive as the bout heads into the later rounds, but all he succeeds in doing is tiring himself out. No KDs as it goes the distance, another lopsided win for Attell. Attell by UD 15.

Abe Attell CH (50-2-1) vs Johnny Kilbane #3 (19-3-2)

On paper, it looks like one of Abe's sternest tests yet, as Kilbane forced him to a MD 15 a year ago and is much more experienced now.

Not much action in first three rounds -- Kilbane tries to force matters by moving inside but he just makes himself an easier target for Attell. Kilbane, after losing round 2, switches to the outside and does much better in the third, scoring well with the jab and a lunging right. Attell is back on target in round 5, landing repeated blows, and Kilbane retreats but cannot avoid a relentless barrage from Abe. The ref steps in to save Kilbane from further punishment, and Attell wins in a bout with no KDs where he was behind on two of three cards. Attell by TKO 5.

Abe Attell CH (51-2-1) vs Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan #1 (41-14-5)

After a brief foray to test the waters in the LW ranks (Attell won his 20th in a row over Charley White, see above LW report Part II), Abe returns to the FW ranks to defend against perennial #1 challenger, Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan. It's been over 10 years since Sullivan last held the belt, briefly, in early 1902, and this may be his last bout at Prime. Attell holds a 3-1 lead in prior meetings.

Attell looks sharp early and dominates the first two rounds. Brooklyn Tommy works his way inside in the third but Attell lands well from the outside to retain control of the bout. Round 7, trailing, Sullivan starts head-hunting and catches Abe off balance, forcing the Champ to cover up. Some slight swelling appears around the right eye of the champ at the end of the 7th. Sullivan continues his rally with another strong showing in round 8, rocking the champ but Attell remains vertical. In round 10, Abe deviates from his usual plan and works on the inside, scoring well but Sullivan keeps pressing the attack. Sullivan keeps the crowd on its feet as he racks up more points in round 11,as the swollen right eye clearly bothers the Lil Champ. Round 13, Attell tags Tommy with a big hook; by this time both men are tired, fighting on guts and instinct. By the end of the round, a huge one for Attell, Sullivan has noticeable swelling about his left eye. Attell hangs on through the last two rounds for a very narrow victory (and his 18th successful title defense of the WBA belt won in 1907) in a memorable bout, a great effort by both men. Attell by SD 15 (144-141, 141-144, 143-142).

NABF: Kilbane defended versus George KO Chaney, one of the hot new properties in the division. Chaney is aggressive from the start, but a split lip early plus some swelling about the left eye has his corner worried. Kilbane remains strong throughout, and Chaney is unable to penetrate his defense. Kilbane by UD 12. Next up is Leo Johnson, who comes in with a 15-1 mark but is way overmatched. Another UD 12 win for Kilbane.

USBA: Sullivan takes on Patsy Brannigan, another young up and comer in the FW ranks. Tommy has a strong start, staggering Brannigan with a hard hook in round one. A gash opens above the challenger's left eye in round 2, and it gradually worsens until a 6th round stoppage on cuts. Sullivan next takes on Grover Hayes, in a rematch of a 1911 USBA title bout that ended in a draw. Hayes looks ready as he puts Brooklyn Tommy on the canvas in round one. Sullivan battles back, flooring Hayes as the latter tires in round 10. But Tommy is too defensive in the last two rounds and the result is another draw.

CBU: Percy Cove defends against Billy Elliott of the UK. Elliott troubles Cove for a few rounds, but gradually the Canadian piles up the points and then decks the challenger in the late rounds as Elliott gets careless. Cove by KO 11. Aussie Joe Russell is up next, and Cove again establishes early dominance, retreating into a defensive mode to secure an easy UD 12 verdict. Then it's Owen Moran, who is coming off the WBA title loss to Attell. Cove seems to be winning when Moran comes on strong in the later rounds, causing some swelling around Cove's left eye. Cove battles back and does just enough to keep the title in a controversial SD 12 win.

EBU, GBU: Moran, holder of the GBU belt, takes on Elliott, the EBU champ, with both belts at stake. Moran starts well, taking the first four rounds but allows Elliott too much punching room in the 5th. A cut above ther right eye slows down Elliott, and Moran coasts to victory, with his superior stamina also a factor. Moran by UD 12 to take both belts.

08-11-2006, 01:22 AM	#109 (permalink)
JCWeb All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 709	1912-Featherweights Part I 1912 FW Title Bouts WBA Abe Attell CH (49-2-1) vs Owen Moran #7 (33-12) Attell travels to London, where he meets the GBU champ, Moran, for the first time. Abe is seeking his 18th win in a row. First few rounds were fairly even and uneventful as the action was slow to develop. Both move inside in round 4 to seek to control the action, and Attell gets the upper hand. Round 7 is a strong one for the Lil Champ, as he lands hooks and combinations to the head of Moran, who is lucky to remain upright. Moran tries to get more aggressive as the bout heads into the later rounds, but all he succeeds in doing is tiring himself out. No KDs as it goes the distance, another lopsided win for Attell. Attell by UD 15. Abe Attell CH (50-2-1) vs Johnny Kilbane #3 (19-3-2) On paper, it looks like one of Abe's sternest tests yet, as Kilbane forced him to a MD 15 a year ago and is much more experienced now. Not much action in first three rounds -- Kilbane tries to force matters by moving inside but he just makes himself an easier target for Attell. Kilbane, after losing round 2, switches to the outside and does much better in the third, scoring well with the jab and a lunging right. Attell is back on target in round 5, landing repeated blows, and Kilbane retreats but cannot avoid a relentless barrage from Abe. The ref steps in to save Kilbane from further punishment, and Attell wins in a bout with no KDs where he was behind on two of three cards. Attell by TKO 5. Abe Attell CH (51-2-1) vs Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan #1 (41-14-5) After a brief foray to test the waters in the LW ranks (Attell won his 20th in a row over Charley White, see above LW report Part II), Abe returns to the FW ranks to defend against perennial #1 challenger, Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan. It's been over 10 years since Sullivan last held the belt, briefly, in early 1902, and this may be his last bout at Prime. Attell holds a 3-1 lead in prior meetings. Attell looks sharp early and dominates the first two rounds. Brooklyn Tommy works his way inside in the third but Attell lands well from the outside to retain control of the bout. Round 7, trailing, Sullivan starts head-hunting and catches Abe off balance, forcing the Champ to cover up. Some slight swelling appears around the right eye of the champ at the end of the 7th. Sullivan continues his rally with another strong showing in round 8, rocking the champ but Attell remains vertical. In round 10, Abe deviates from his usual plan and works on the inside, scoring well but Sullivan keeps pressing the attack. Sullivan keeps the crowd on its feet as he racks up more points in round 11,as the swollen right eye clearly bothers the Lil Champ. Round 13, Attell tags Tommy with a big hook; by this time both men are tired, fighting on guts and instinct. By the end of the round, a huge one for Attell, Sullivan has noticeable swelling about his left eye. Attell hangs on through the last two rounds for a very narrow victory (and his 18th successful title defense of the WBA belt won in 1907) in a memorable bout, a great effort by both men. Attell by SD 15 (144-141, 141-144, 143-142). NABF: Kilbane defended versus George KO Chaney, one of the hot new properties in the division. Chaney is aggressive from the start, but a split lip early plus some swelling about the left eye has his corner worried. Kilbane remains strong throughout, and Chaney is unable to penetrate his defense. Kilbane by UD 12. Next up is Leo Johnson, who comes in with a 15-1 mark but is way overmatched. Another UD 12 win for Kilbane. USBA: Sullivan takes on Patsy Brannigan, another young up and comer in the FW ranks. Tommy has a strong start, staggering Brannigan with a hard hook in round one. A gash opens above the challenger's left eye in round 2, and it gradually worsens until a 6th round stoppage on cuts. Sullivan next takes on Grover Hayes, in a rematch of a 1911 USBA title bout that ended in a draw. Hayes looks ready as he puts Brooklyn Tommy on the canvas in round one. Sullivan battles back, flooring Hayes as the latter tires in round 10. But Tommy is too defensive in the last two rounds and the result is another draw. CBU: Percy Cove defends against Billy Elliott of the UK. Elliott troubles Cove for a few rounds, but gradually the Canadian piles up the points and then decks the challenger in the late rounds as Elliott gets careless. Cove by KO 11. Aussie Joe Russell is up next, and Cove again establishes early dominance, retreating into a defensive mode to secure an easy UD 12 verdict. Then it's Owen Moran, who is coming off the WBA title loss to Attell. Cove seems to be winning when Moran comes on strong in the later rounds, causing some swelling around Cove's left eye. Cove battles back and does just enough to keep the title in a controversial SD 12 win. EBU, GBU: Moran, holder of the GBU belt, takes on Elliott, the EBU champ, with both belts at stake. Moran starts well, taking the first four rounds but allows Elliott too much punching room in the 5th. A cut above ther right eye slows down Elliott, and Moran coasts to victory, with his superior stamina also a factor. Moran by UD 12 to take both belts.