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JCWeb · 02-11-2007, 08:23 PM

Feb 24, New Orleans LA Coliseum Arena -- Unbeaten Jack Dempsey, the 11th ranked HW, takes on the "Roscomman Giant," Jim Coffey, the 16th ranked HW in the main support bout to the WW title bout between Art Magirl and Packey McFarland. Dempsey enters the bout with a 18-0-1 (18) career mark, whereas Coffey -- his second successive Irish opponent -- steps in with a 20-6-1 (17) mark, including KOs over several name HWs, such as Albert Pooley, Bob Devere, Al Palzer, "Iron" Hague, "Boshter Bill" Squires, and Matthew Curran. However, losses by stoppages to Bartley Madden, Otto Flint, Frank Moran, Jeff Clarke and Jack Johnson illustrate the problems Coffey has had when stepping up to face the serious top contenders in the division. On balance, a fair test for Dempsey in his last bout before settling into the Prime of his career.

Round one, Coffey lands the first blow, a hook to the head of Dempsey, who continues to move forward. The "Manassa Mauler" is quick to react with a solid right, followed with a left hook. Another right lands for Dempsey, Coffey tries unsuccessfully to establish the jab. Bell sounds after a solid start by Dempsey.

Second round, Dempsey presses the attack on the inside while Coffey keeps his distance. A couple of solid shots get through Coffey's defenses, and then suddenly like a lightning bolt -- and Coffey is dropped on his back. He bounces back up and tries to cover up, but Dempsey finds the target with a wicked right, followed by a sharp combination, a jab and just when Coffey seems just about done, he fights back and catches Dempsey with an uppercut. Jack lands a strong right cross but fires and misses right before the bell. 31-point round for Dempsey but not enough to cause a TKO.

Round three, and this time Dempsey is really going for the kill -- Coffey is just trying to stay out of range. Dempsey doubles up on his left, then traps Coffey with a three-punch combo, pinning the Irishman against the ropes. Dempsey connects with a straight right, but Coffey counters with a right of his own, trying to ward off Dempsey's swarming attack. Dempsey lands with a sharp combination, but Coffey closes the round with a right cross. Good comeback by Coffey given the beating he took in the preceding round.

Fourth round, Dempsey alters his approach and works from the outside. Dempsey lands a hard shot that sends Coffey reeling. Coffey manages to clinch and cover up for most of the rest of the round, but he still leaves himself open to a Dempsey combination and slumps to the canvas near the end of the round. Coffey rises slowly to beat the count just after the bell sounds.

Fifth and, Dempsey hopes, final round. Dempsey is aggressive, and Coffey can't hold him off. A Dempsey hook drops Coffey for the third time in the bout. The count reaches 9, Coffey tries to regain his feet, but slumps bakc to the canvas. Dempsey by KO 5 at 1:14 of the round.

Dempsey's record moves to 19-0-1 (19). He has 831 pp, good for 10th in the HW rankings. Much more stiffer competition is ahead for the remainder of 1917.

02-11-2007, 08:23 PM	#273 (permalink)
JCWeb All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 717	Dempsey in Bout #20 Feb 24, New Orleans LA Coliseum Arena -- Unbeaten Jack Dempsey, the 11th ranked HW, takes on the "Roscomman Giant," Jim Coffey, the 16th ranked HW in the main support bout to the WW title bout between Art Magirl and Packey McFarland. Dempsey enters the bout with a 18-0-1 (18) career mark, whereas Coffey -- his second successive Irish opponent -- steps in with a 20-6-1 (17) mark, including KOs over several name HWs, such as Albert Pooley, Bob Devere, Al Palzer, "Iron" Hague, "Boshter Bill" Squires, and Matthew Curran. However, losses by stoppages to Bartley Madden, Otto Flint, Frank Moran, Jeff Clarke and Jack Johnson illustrate the problems Coffey has had when stepping up to face the serious top contenders in the division. On balance, a fair test for Dempsey in his last bout before settling into the Prime of his career. Round one, Coffey lands the first blow, a hook to the head of Dempsey, who continues to move forward. The "Manassa Mauler" is quick to react with a solid right, followed with a left hook. Another right lands for Dempsey, Coffey tries unsuccessfully to establish the jab. Bell sounds after a solid start by Dempsey. Second round, Dempsey presses the attack on the inside while Coffey keeps his distance. A couple of solid shots get through Coffey's defenses, and then suddenly like a lightning bolt -- and Coffey is dropped on his back. He bounces back up and tries to cover up, but Dempsey finds the target with a wicked right, followed by a sharp combination, a jab and just when Coffey seems just about done, he fights back and catches Dempsey with an uppercut. Jack lands a strong right cross but fires and misses right before the bell. 31-point round for Dempsey but not enough to cause a TKO. Round three, and this time Dempsey is really going for the kill -- Coffey is just trying to stay out of range. Dempsey doubles up on his left, then traps Coffey with a three-punch combo, pinning the Irishman against the ropes. Dempsey connects with a straight right, but Coffey counters with a right of his own, trying to ward off Dempsey's swarming attack. Dempsey lands with a sharp combination, but Coffey closes the round with a right cross. Good comeback by Coffey given the beating he took in the preceding round. Fourth round, Dempsey alters his approach and works from the outside. Dempsey lands a hard shot that sends Coffey reeling. Coffey manages to clinch and cover up for most of the rest of the round, but he still leaves himself open to a Dempsey combination and slumps to the canvas near the end of the round. Coffey rises slowly to beat the count just after the bell sounds. Fifth and, Dempsey hopes, final round. Dempsey is aggressive, and Coffey can't hold him off. A Dempsey hook drops Coffey for the third time in the bout. The count reaches 9, Coffey tries to regain his feet, but slumps bakc to the canvas. Dempsey by KO 5 at 1:14 of the round. Dempsey's record moves to 19-0-1 (19). He has 831 pp, good for 10th in the HW rankings. Much more stiffer competition is ahead for the remainder of 1917.