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JCWeb · 12-26-2006, 09:17 PM

Jan 1916 LH Division Profile

Total: 58 RL: 28 TCs: 30

RL by Career Stage:
End - 1
Post - 1
Prime - 13
Pre - 8
Beginning - 5 (3 New)

Rated: 18
800+: 4
500+: 11
200+: 17

Jan 1916 Rankings (Perf Pts and Changes from Jan 1915 in Parens):

Champ: Tommy Gibbons 19-2-1 (11) (845) (+6)
1. Georges Carpentier 29-1-1 (21) (1110) (NC)
2. Bob McAllister 26-5-1 (18) (957) (NC)
3. Jack Dillon 30-3-3 (15) (812) (-3)
4. Leo Houck 33-15-4 (11) (660) (-1)
5. Frank Farmer 15-4-1 (9) (599) (+3)
6. Dave Smith 24-8 (20) (574) (+4)
7. Phila Jack O'Brien 62-12-4 (27) (571) (+2)
8. Battling Levinsky 24-8 (13) (553) (-1)
9. Battling Siki 14-2-2 (10) (531) (new)
10. Bob Sweeney 16-4 (12) (519) (-6)

Comments: All the above at Prime, except for O'Brien who is at End career stage (only a few more bouts) and Siki, who is still at Pre-Prime. Gibbons ascended to the top rung, going 4-0 for the year with UD 10 wins over Dave Smith and Levinsky before taking the crown. Carpentier remained the top-rated LH, despite being held to a draw by Siki, as he pounded out UD wins over McAllister, Williams and Houck in addition to his two EBU title defenses. McAllister went 3-1, keeping his NABF belt but losing to Carpentier. Dillon lost the title but bounced back with a technical win over the lowly-ranked Clay Turner. Houck had a 2-2 year, slipping with two losses to Dillon and Carpentier despite a MD 10 win over Dave Smith. Frank Farmer rose in the rankings but was beaten by Gibbons in his WBA title challenge. Dave Smith had a busy year, winning three and losing two, one of the non-title bouts wins being a UD 10 over hot newcomer, Battling Siki. Phila Jack O'Brien is still there, turning in a UD win over Grande and a draw with Siki, whom he had beaten earlier. Levinsky continued to struggle, turning in a MD over Williams but losing to Gibbons. Siki was the top newcomer, shooting up the ranks despite the fact that his only win in 1915 was against a TC. Draws with Carpentier and O'Brien made him the top new sensation in the division. Bob Sweeney dropped to #10 despite a KO over aging vet Jack "Twin" Sullivan for his only win in 1915.

Other Notables: Sullivan dropped out of the Top 10, tumbling seven spots to #12 after KO losses to Morrow and Sweeney. Larry Williams at 15-6 held down the #11 spot despite two losses in 1915. GBU Champ Harry Reeve is ranked 16th, with a 15-6 (12) mark and 320 pp. His only wins came versus TCs and he was totally outclassed by both Smith and Carpentier.

Prospects: Mike McTigue continued to impress, racking up KO after KO for a perfect 13-0 (13) mark, albeit all versus TCs. Kid Norfolk also feasted on TC opposition in compiling his 11-0 (9) record. Dick Smith kept his unbeaten record at 8-0-1 (2), and Chuck Wiggins ("The Hoosier Playboy") avenged an earlier loss to a TC to go 8-1 (5). Steve Choynski is now 5-0-1 (1), being held back with a draw to a TC as well. Newcomers Eddie Trembley and Gene Tunney did all that was asked of them, blasting out KOs over all TC opposition to get their careers off on the right foot -- Trembley with 4 KO wins and Tunney with 3.

Retirements: Two ex-Champs hung them up in 1915. Their records:

John Wille (USA) 1900-15 37-19-4 (23) WBA Champ 1904-05
Charlie Haghey (USA) 1900-15 33-28-3 (24) WBA Champ 1903-04

These two guys got to the top when the talent was real thin in the division, and both were upset winners in title bouts versus the same man, Ireland's George Gardner.

Looking Ahead: Expect to see Carpentier ready for a try at the WBA belt in 1915, while guys like Dillon and Levinsky try to get things back on track. Farmer is unlikely to remain USBA champ for long, with some strong contenders out there. Mike McTigue, who has been handled carefully so far, should be ready to step up and become an instant factor in this still thin division, talent-wise. The three newcomers in 1916 will be led by Lou Bogash and with everyone except O'Brien and Sullivan at or near their peak, the division should be more competitive in the next few years.

Big Prediction(s) for 1916: Tommy Gibbons will hang onto the WBA belt for another year. Dillon is likely to be the only top contender out there likely to offer a serious challenge right now. Farmer will lose the USBA belt to Levinsky, but the other titles are unlikely to change hands.

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JCWeb All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15x in 14 posts	1915-Light Heavyweights Part II Jan 1916 LH Division Profile Total: 58 RL: 28 TCs: 30 RL by Career Stage: End - 1 Post - 1 Prime - 13 Pre - 8 Beginning - 5 (3 New) Rated: 18 800+: 4 500+: 11 200+: 17 Jan 1916 Rankings (Perf Pts and Changes from Jan 1915 in Parens): Champ: Tommy Gibbons 19-2-1 (11) (845) (+6) 1. Georges Carpentier 29-1-1 (21) (1110) (NC) 2. Bob McAllister 26-5-1 (18) (957) (NC) 3. Jack Dillon 30-3-3 (15) (812) (-3) 4. Leo Houck 33-15-4 (11) (660) (-1) 5. Frank Farmer 15-4-1 (9) (599) (+3) 6. Dave Smith 24-8 (20) (574) (+4) 7. Phila Jack O'Brien 62-12-4 (27) (571) (+2) 8. Battling Levinsky 24-8 (13) (553) (-1) 9. Battling Siki 14-2-2 (10) (531) (new) 10. Bob Sweeney 16-4 (12) (519) (-6) Comments: All the above at Prime, except for O'Brien who is at End career stage (only a few more bouts) and Siki, who is still at Pre-Prime. Gibbons ascended to the top rung, going 4-0 for the year with UD 10 wins over Dave Smith and Levinsky before taking the crown. Carpentier remained the top-rated LH, despite being held to a draw by Siki, as he pounded out UD wins over McAllister, Williams and Houck in addition to his two EBU title defenses. McAllister went 3-1, keeping his NABF belt but losing to Carpentier. Dillon lost the title but bounced back with a technical win over the lowly-ranked Clay Turner. Houck had a 2-2 year, slipping with two losses to Dillon and Carpentier despite a MD 10 win over Dave Smith. Frank Farmer rose in the rankings but was beaten by Gibbons in his WBA title challenge. Dave Smith had a busy year, winning three and losing two, one of the non-title bouts wins being a UD 10 over hot newcomer, Battling Siki. Phila Jack O'Brien is still there, turning in a UD win over Grande and a draw with Siki, whom he had beaten earlier. Levinsky continued to struggle, turning in a MD over Williams but losing to Gibbons. Siki was the top newcomer, shooting up the ranks despite the fact that his only win in 1915 was against a TC. Draws with Carpentier and O'Brien made him the top new sensation in the division. Bob Sweeney dropped to #10 despite a KO over aging vet Jack "Twin" Sullivan for his only win in 1915. Other Notables: Sullivan dropped out of the Top 10, tumbling seven spots to #12 after KO losses to Morrow and Sweeney. Larry Williams at 15-6 held down the #11 spot despite two losses in 1915. GBU Champ Harry Reeve is ranked 16th, with a 15-6 (12) mark and 320 pp. His only wins came versus TCs and he was totally outclassed by both Smith and Carpentier. Prospects: Mike McTigue continued to impress, racking up KO after KO for a perfect 13-0 (13) mark, albeit all versus TCs. Kid Norfolk also feasted on TC opposition in compiling his 11-0 (9) record. Dick Smith kept his unbeaten record at 8-0-1 (2), and Chuck Wiggins ("The Hoosier Playboy") avenged an earlier loss to a TC to go 8-1 (5). Steve Choynski is now 5-0-1 (1), being held back with a draw to a TC as well. Newcomers Eddie Trembley and Gene Tunney did all that was asked of them, blasting out KOs over all TC opposition to get their careers off on the right foot -- Trembley with 4 KO wins and Tunney with 3. Retirements: Two ex-Champs hung them up in 1915. Their records: John Wille (USA) 1900-15 37-19-4 (23) WBA Champ 1904-05 Charlie Haghey (USA) 1900-15 33-28-3 (24) WBA Champ 1903-04 These two guys got to the top when the talent was real thin in the division, and both were upset winners in title bouts versus the same man, Ireland's George Gardner. Looking Ahead: Expect to see Carpentier ready for a try at the WBA belt in 1915, while guys like Dillon and Levinsky try to get things back on track. Farmer is unlikely to remain USBA champ for long, with some strong contenders out there. Mike McTigue, who has been handled carefully so far, should be ready to step up and become an instant factor in this still thin division, talent-wise. The three newcomers in 1916 will be led by Lou Bogash and with everyone except O'Brien and Sullivan at or near their peak, the division should be more competitive in the next few years. Big Prediction(s) for 1916: Tommy Gibbons will hang onto the WBA belt for another year. Dillon is likely to be the only top contender out there likely to offer a serious challenge right now. Farmer will lose the USBA belt to Levinsky, but the other titles are unlikely to change hands.