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JCWeb · 08-12-2006, 07:13 PM

Finally, to the Flyweights. Maybe jumped the gun a bit but went ahead with the first WBA Flyweight Title Bout, so that comes first on the report.

WBA Title Bout

Bill Ladbury #1 (23-3-1) vs Frankie Mason UNR (11-3)

Matched together Ladbury, the CBU and GBU champ, with emerging US flyweight, Frankie Mason, for the inaugural WBA belt in this division. Mason, who earns the title shot despite two losses in the past year to #2 Sid Smith, is a decided underdog going in to the more experienced Ladbury.

Except for one good shot landed by Mason in round one, Ladbury as expected dominates the first two rounds with superior boxing skills. Mason moves inside to try to change things in round 3, and he catches Ladbury with a blow that opens a cut above the right eye of the champ. Mason continues to probe for openings in round four. In the 5th, the cut above Ladbury's eye is reopened, and he continues to be bothered by the cut in round 6, as it's clear Mason is targeted the right eye. Round seven, Ladbury makes the mistake of stepping into a strong cross by Mason and surprise -- he's floored for the count. (At the time of the knockout, Ladbury was ahead on two of the three cards.) Frankie Mason is the first WBA Flyweight Champion winning via KO 7.

CBU: Ladbury defended once, versus Australian TC Craig Mann, and he took charge early, ending it with a KO in the fourth.

GBU: Ladbury defended against TC Kyle York and, despite an early pummeling, the rugged York seemed determinaed to last the distance. Final result: UD 12 win for Ladbury (118-111, 117-111, 118-110).

No more titles (NABF, USBA, and EBU) are active yet in this division.

Division Profile

Total Boxers: 26 Real-Life: 9 TCs: 17

RL by Career Stage:
Prime: 3
Pre: 6
Beginner: 1 (0 new in 1913)

Ranked: 3
800+: 0
500+: 0
200+: 3

Jan 1913 Rankings -- only three guys ranked, so it's a short list:

Champ: Frankie Mason 12-4 (9) (399) (new)
1. Bill Ladbury 23-4-1 (11) (458) (NC)
2. Sid Smith 19-5 (10) (411) (NC)

Comments: Mason swept up the title bout from Ladbury despite those earlier two losses to Smith, then he stepped up to BW and actually LOST a SD 12 to Phil McGovern, which is why his PP totals are below the other two. Ladbury had won 11 in a row before the loss to Mason. Smith's two wins versus Mason would seem to justify a title shot, but then he suffered a TKO 8 loss to emerging British contender, Jimmy Wilde (see Prospects below).

Prospects: Wilde was unbeaten, his key win coming versus Smith (TKO 8) until he suffered a SD 10 loss to fellow prospect Percy Jones. Wilde's record now stands at 13-1 (13) as he knocked out all his other opponents. So his career has hit a snag. Jones, victor over Wilde, has compiled a 8-2-1 (6) mark, his losses coming to Joe Symonds in early 1912 and to Tancy Lee earlier in his career. Joe Symonds checks in at 8-0-2 (5), winning five in a row after a draw with Jones early in 1912. Among those five wins were victories over Jones and Lee. Tancy Lee has compiled a 7-1 (4) mark, his only loss to Symonds. Earl Puryear is still unbeaten at 7-0 (1), feasting on a steady diet of TCs. Young Zulu Kid debuted in 1912 and won his one contest convincingly by KO.

Retirements: You've got to be kidding, division is just a few years old. No retirements yet.

Looking Ahead: The theme emerging, if there is one, is uncertainty at the top. Mason KOing Ladbury for the WBA belt was a surprise, and it's hard to see Mason keeping the belt for too long. Jimmy Wilde is the top long-term guy to rule the roost, but he's still a ways from hitting his prime. Look for Ladbury or Smith to put the WBA belt in safekeeping until Wilde is ready. Symonds, Jones and Lee are possible future contenders as well. No new guys coming in for 1913, so look for Young Zulu Kid to keep gaining experience.

08-12-2006, 07:13 PM	#117 (permalink)
JCWeb All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 712	1912-Flyweights Finally, to the Flyweights. Maybe jumped the gun a bit but went ahead with the first WBA Flyweight Title Bout, so that comes first on the report. WBA Title Bout Bill Ladbury #1 (23-3-1) vs Frankie Mason UNR (11-3) Matched together Ladbury, the CBU and GBU champ, with emerging US flyweight, Frankie Mason, for the inaugural WBA belt in this division. Mason, who earns the title shot despite two losses in the past year to #2 Sid Smith, is a decided underdog going in to the more experienced Ladbury. Except for one good shot landed by Mason in round one, Ladbury as expected dominates the first two rounds with superior boxing skills. Mason moves inside to try to change things in round 3, and he catches Ladbury with a blow that opens a cut above the right eye of the champ. Mason continues to probe for openings in round four. In the 5th, the cut above Ladbury's eye is reopened, and he continues to be bothered by the cut in round 6, as it's clear Mason is targeted the right eye. Round seven, Ladbury makes the mistake of stepping into a strong cross by Mason and surprise -- he's floored for the count. (At the time of the knockout, Ladbury was ahead on two of the three cards.) Frankie Mason is the first WBA Flyweight Champion winning via KO 7. CBU: Ladbury defended once, versus Australian TC Craig Mann, and he took charge early, ending it with a KO in the fourth. GBU: Ladbury defended against TC Kyle York and, despite an early pummeling, the rugged York seemed determinaed to last the distance. Final result: UD 12 win for Ladbury (118-111, 117-111, 118-110). No more titles (NABF, USBA, and EBU) are active yet in this division. Division Profile Total Boxers: 26 Real-Life: 9 TCs: 17 RL by Career Stage: Prime: 3 Pre: 6 Beginner: 1 (0 new in 1913) Ranked: 3 800+: 0 500+: 0 200+: 3 Jan 1913 Rankings -- only three guys ranked, so it's a short list: Champ: Frankie Mason 12-4 (9) (399) (new) 1. Bill Ladbury 23-4-1 (11) (458) (NC) 2. Sid Smith 19-5 (10) (411) (NC) Comments: Mason swept up the title bout from Ladbury despite those earlier two losses to Smith, then he stepped up to BW and actually LOST a SD 12 to Phil McGovern, which is why his PP totals are below the other two. Ladbury had won 11 in a row before the loss to Mason. Smith's two wins versus Mason would seem to justify a title shot, but then he suffered a TKO 8 loss to emerging British contender, Jimmy Wilde (see Prospects below). Prospects: Wilde was unbeaten, his key win coming versus Smith (TKO 8) until he suffered a SD 10 loss to fellow prospect Percy Jones. Wilde's record now stands at 13-1 (13) as he knocked out all his other opponents. So his career has hit a snag. Jones, victor over Wilde, has compiled a 8-2-1 (6) mark, his losses coming to Joe Symonds in early 1912 and to Tancy Lee earlier in his career. Joe Symonds checks in at 8-0-2 (5), winning five in a row after a draw with Jones early in 1912. Among those five wins were victories over Jones and Lee. Tancy Lee has compiled a 7-1 (4) mark, his only loss to Symonds. Earl Puryear is still unbeaten at 7-0 (1), feasting on a steady diet of TCs. Young Zulu Kid debuted in 1912 and won his one contest convincingly by KO. Retirements: You've got to be kidding, division is just a few years old. No retirements yet. Looking Ahead: The theme emerging, if there is one, is uncertainty at the top. Mason KOing Ladbury for the WBA belt was a surprise, and it's hard to see Mason keeping the belt for too long. Jimmy Wilde is the top long-term guy to rule the roost, but he's still a ways from hitting his prime. Look for Ladbury or Smith to put the WBA belt in safekeeping until Wilde is ready. Symonds, Jones and Lee are possible future contenders as well. No new guys coming in for 1913, so look for Young Zulu Kid to keep gaining experience.