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JCWeb · 10-03-2006, 10:30 PM

Jan 1914 Division Profile

Total: 91 RL Boxers: 45 TCs: 46

RL Boxers by Career Stage:
End - 1
Post - 6
Prime - 24
Pre- 10
Beginner - 4 (3 New)

Ranked: 33
800+: 3
500+: 18
200+: 33

Jan 1914 Rankings (Perf Pts and Changes from 1913 in Parens)

Champ: Jack Britton 32-4-1 (14) (1351) (NC)
1. Packey McFarland 26-1-2 (17) (1176) (NC)
2. Willie Lewis 35-16-1 (19) (988) (+1)
3. Jimmy Gardner 34-11-3 (15) (784) (+3)
4. Ted Kid Lewis 17-1-3 (9) (776) (+4)
5. Mike Glover 29-6-2 (8) (776) (+2)
6. Dixie Kid 43-14-2 (19) (775) (-1)
7. Kyle Whitney 24-7-2 (13) (735) (+5)
8. Mike Sullivan 33-15-4 (17) (734) (-6)
9. Waldemar Holberg 21-6 (10) (722) (+7)
10. Johnny Summers 34-16-3 (17) (715) (+3)

Comments: Everyone listed above at Prime except for Mike "Twin" Sullivan who enters Post-Prime starting next bout. A very tight group from #3 all the way down to #11 in the rankings, separated by about a 75 pp spread. Britton is rapidly becoming one of the dominant fighters of this era, having won his last 7, having beaten his most highly regarded foe in McFarland, and he's nowhere near retirement (his last year in the ring was 1930). McFarland also has a long career ahead, but he struggled against Willie Lewis (only a draw) but is still the top contender despite losing to Britton. Willie Lewis is right now the third best guy, but this will be his last year at Prime and he needs to make the most of it. After drawing with McFarland, he defeated Shevlin (MD10) and Glover (SD10), not dominating wins, but enough to put him in line for a title bout. Gardner lost his EBU belt but still ended the year on an upnote with a SD10 win over up-and-comer Willie Schaeffer. Ted Kid Lewis is the UK's best hope, starting the year with a loss to veteran Young Peter Jackson but finishing strong with wins over Honey Mellody and Dixie Kid (the latter via SD) after being held to a draw with Dick Nelson. Glover had wins over the two Danes, Nelson and Holberg, but lost the split duke to Lewis. Dixie Kid was 2-2 in 1913 (SD wins over Summers and Fryer), and perhaps the large number of bouts is taking its toll. Kyle Whitney may be on the verge of a breakthrough, as he TKO'd Young Peter Jackson and won the USBA belt in the midst of a four-bout, two-year unbeaten run. Sullivan was 0-3 for the year and will likely slide further as the aging kicks in next year. Holberg was 3-1 to stay in the top 10, with two wins over Honey Mellody and a SD verdict over Johnny Basham despite a UD loss to Glover. Summers sneaks into the top 10 by going 2-2, KOing Gardner for the EBU belt while retaining his CBU title, and it seems he should be ranked a bit higher as a result.

Other Notables: Denmark's Dick Nelson slipped one spot to #11 but finished the year well, with a TKO of Frenchman Albert Badoud. Honey Mellody dropped 10 spots to #14, losing twice to Holberg and once to Kid Lewis. Veteran Young Peter Jackson also showed signs of aging, losing to Whitney and Shevlin while managing a win over Ted Kid Lewis; he fell six spots to #15. Newcomers Badoud and Schaeffer check in at #16 and #17, respectively, Badoud compiling a 15-3 (13) mark and Schaeffer just behind him at 15-3-1 (11). GBU Champ Young Joseph, who had an up and down year, winds up at #19, with a 34-19-2 (13) mark and 457 pp, but he, too, hits Post-Prime in 1914.

Prospects: Irishman Tom McCormick (a creation of yours truly) remains unbeaten at 11-0 (5), sporting a recent win over Marty Cross to go with 10 prior ones versus TCs. Art Magirl won three this past year to go 11-1 (9), avenging his prior loss to a TC and topping Sid Burns and Soldier Bartfield. It was Bartfield's first loss; his record stands at 10-1 (6). Marty Cross has suffered two loss, one to McCormick and another via foul to a TC, making his record 8-2-1 (4). Canadian Frank Barrieau vanquished all TC opposition and is unbeaten at 8-0 (4). Not so for Aussie Tommy Uren, who stumbled, losing via a cut to one TC opponent in reaching the 6-1 (3) mark. American Phinney Boyle, at 2-0, is just getting started.

Retirements: None

Looking Ahead: Who will be the next to challenge Britton? Willie Lewis and Jimmy Gardner may be angling toward title shots. Dick Nelson may be angling for a EBU title bout, after his win over Badoud. Glover and Whitney may be ready to step up and perhaps challenge Britton or McFarland. Sullivan, Mellody, Jackson, and Joseph are on the downslope of their careers. Badoud and Schaeffer may be knocking at the door once they reach Prime career stage. Ted Kid Lewis looks like he will be around for awhile in the top group; he and Summers may be destined to meet for the GBU belt somewhere down the road. McCormick, Magirl and Bartfield appear to be the top prospects, and in 1914 they will be joined by newcomers Fred Kay from Australia, and Willie Loughlin and Tommy Robson of the US.

10-03-2006, 10:30 PM	#128 (permalink)
JCWeb All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 717	1913-Welterweights Part II Jan 1914 Division Profile Total: 91 RL Boxers: 45 TCs: 46 RL Boxers by Career Stage: End - 1 Post - 6 Prime - 24 Pre- 10 Beginner - 4 (3 New) Ranked: 33 800+: 3 500+: 18 200+: 33 Jan 1914 Rankings (Perf Pts and Changes from 1913 in Parens) Champ: Jack Britton 32-4-1 (14) (1351) (NC) 1. Packey McFarland 26-1-2 (17) (1176) (NC) 2. Willie Lewis 35-16-1 (19) (988) (+1) 3. Jimmy Gardner 34-11-3 (15) (784) (+3) 4. Ted Kid Lewis 17-1-3 (9) (776) (+4) 5. Mike Glover 29-6-2 (8) (776) (+2) 6. Dixie Kid 43-14-2 (19) (775) (-1) 7. Kyle Whitney 24-7-2 (13) (735) (+5) 8. Mike Sullivan 33-15-4 (17) (734) (-6) 9. Waldemar Holberg 21-6 (10) (722) (+7) 10. Johnny Summers 34-16-3 (17) (715) (+3) Comments: Everyone listed above at Prime except for Mike "Twin" Sullivan who enters Post-Prime starting next bout. A very tight group from #3 all the way down to #11 in the rankings, separated by about a 75 pp spread. Britton is rapidly becoming one of the dominant fighters of this era, having won his last 7, having beaten his most highly regarded foe in McFarland, and he's nowhere near retirement (his last year in the ring was 1930). McFarland also has a long career ahead, but he struggled against Willie Lewis (only a draw) but is still the top contender despite losing to Britton. Willie Lewis is right now the third best guy, but this will be his last year at Prime and he needs to make the most of it. After drawing with McFarland, he defeated Shevlin (MD10) and Glover (SD10), not dominating wins, but enough to put him in line for a title bout. Gardner lost his EBU belt but still ended the year on an upnote with a SD10 win over up-and-comer Willie Schaeffer. Ted Kid Lewis is the UK's best hope, starting the year with a loss to veteran Young Peter Jackson but finishing strong with wins over Honey Mellody and Dixie Kid (the latter via SD) after being held to a draw with Dick Nelson. Glover had wins over the two Danes, Nelson and Holberg, but lost the split duke to Lewis. Dixie Kid was 2-2 in 1913 (SD wins over Summers and Fryer), and perhaps the large number of bouts is taking its toll. Kyle Whitney may be on the verge of a breakthrough, as he TKO'd Young Peter Jackson and won the USBA belt in the midst of a four-bout, two-year unbeaten run. Sullivan was 0-3 for the year and will likely slide further as the aging kicks in next year. Holberg was 3-1 to stay in the top 10, with two wins over Honey Mellody and a SD verdict over Johnny Basham despite a UD loss to Glover. Summers sneaks into the top 10 by going 2-2, KOing Gardner for the EBU belt while retaining his CBU title, and it seems he should be ranked a bit higher as a result. Other Notables: Denmark's Dick Nelson slipped one spot to #11 but finished the year well, with a TKO of Frenchman Albert Badoud. Honey Mellody dropped 10 spots to #14, losing twice to Holberg and once to Kid Lewis. Veteran Young Peter Jackson also showed signs of aging, losing to Whitney and Shevlin while managing a win over Ted Kid Lewis; he fell six spots to #15. Newcomers Badoud and Schaeffer check in at #16 and #17, respectively, Badoud compiling a 15-3 (13) mark and Schaeffer just behind him at 15-3-1 (11). GBU Champ Young Joseph, who had an up and down year, winds up at #19, with a 34-19-2 (13) mark and 457 pp, but he, too, hits Post-Prime in 1914. Prospects: Irishman Tom McCormick (a creation of yours truly) remains unbeaten at 11-0 (5), sporting a recent win over Marty Cross to go with 10 prior ones versus TCs. Art Magirl won three this past year to go 11-1 (9), avenging his prior loss to a TC and topping Sid Burns and Soldier Bartfield. It was Bartfield's first loss; his record stands at 10-1 (6). Marty Cross has suffered two loss, one to McCormick and another via foul to a TC, making his record 8-2-1 (4). Canadian Frank Barrieau vanquished all TC opposition and is unbeaten at 8-0 (4). Not so for Aussie Tommy Uren, who stumbled, losing via a cut to one TC opponent in reaching the 6-1 (3) mark. American Phinney Boyle, at 2-0, is just getting started. Retirements: None Looking Ahead: Who will be the next to challenge Britton? Willie Lewis and Jimmy Gardner may be angling toward title shots. Dick Nelson may be angling for a EBU title bout, after his win over Badoud. Glover and Whitney may be ready to step up and perhaps challenge Britton or McFarland. Sullivan, Mellody, Jackson, and Joseph are on the downslope of their careers. Badoud and Schaeffer may be knocking at the door once they reach Prime career stage. Ted Kid Lewis looks like he will be around for awhile in the top group; he and Summers may be destined to meet for the GBU belt somewhere down the road. McCormick, Magirl and Bartfield appear to be the top prospects, and in 1914 they will be joined by newcomers Fred Kay from Australia, and Willie Loughlin and Tommy Robson of the US.