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JCWeb · 02-13-2007, 08:26 PM

March 24, 1917, Los Angeles -- Unbeaten Jack Dempsey, the "Manassa Mauler," steps into the ring in the co-feature bout at the Olympic Auditorium to face former top contender Charley Miller. Miller, who has an overall career record of 22-12-2 (11) is ranked below Dempsey at #17, but he was ranked #5 for three years in a row earlier in the decade. Dempsey looks to ring up win #20, and Miller's recent history (losses in 8 of his last 10 bouts, including four successive KO losses to the likes of Sam Langford, Jeff Clarke, Bill Brennan and Frank Moran) suggest it may be no more than a tune-up for Dempsey before he takes on the upper echelon fighters at or near the top of the HW division.

Round one, Dempsey moves inside, flings a short hook to the midsection, then fires and misses, allowing Miller time to counter with a short right, then Dempsey clinches, falls short with a leaping shot, and -- despite a late flurry by Dempsey -- the round is fairly close.

Second round sees both men work inside, lots of toe-to-toe action to keep the fans excited. Dempsey starts by landing a jab, then presses home the attack with a lead right. A left hook and a right cross also connect, and Miller is staggered and in full retreat. Another uppercut and down goes Miller. Dempsey's killer instinct kicks in, as more crosses and hooks get through, but the bell sounds just as Miller is ready to go.

Third round and Dempsey is looking to finish Miller, who is just trying to survive. A right and a left score for Dempsey, who follows up by a hard cross and Miller is cut above the right eye. For the rest of the round, Miller is able to survive by clinching and retreating when Dempsey surges forward.

Round four, and Miller is trying to protect the cut against further damage. Dempsey dominates the action by moving inside, scoring with uppercuts and body shots. Miller is resilient, however, and remains upright.

Fifth round sees the Manassa Man going all out for the knockout. A cross by Dempsey sets up a crippling left hook. Miller is staggered, and stumbles into a crisp uppercut. Dempsey swarms all over his opponent, doubling up on his hook, until the ref steps in to save Miller from further punishment.

Dempsey by TKO at 1:45 of round five. The win, his 20th KO in 21 bouts, pushes his record to 20-0-1 (20) and his 866 pp total is good to move him up another spot to #9 in the HW rankings.

Rumors have it that negotiations may be underway for a title shot at one of the lesser crowns (NABF or USBA) later in 1917 after another tune-up fight against a top contender, but frankly right now no one wants to put it on the line against Dempsey.

02-13-2007, 08:26 PM	#275 (permalink)
JCWeb All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13x in 12 posts	March 1917- Dempsey's First Bout at Prime March 24, 1917, Los Angeles -- Unbeaten Jack Dempsey, the "Manassa Mauler," steps into the ring in the co-feature bout at the Olympic Auditorium to face former top contender Charley Miller. Miller, who has an overall career record of 22-12-2 (11) is ranked below Dempsey at #17, but he was ranked #5 for three years in a row earlier in the decade. Dempsey looks to ring up win #20, and Miller's recent history (losses in 8 of his last 10 bouts, including four successive KO losses to the likes of Sam Langford, Jeff Clarke, Bill Brennan and Frank Moran) suggest it may be no more than a tune-up for Dempsey before he takes on the upper echelon fighters at or near the top of the HW division. Round one, Dempsey moves inside, flings a short hook to the midsection, then fires and misses, allowing Miller time to counter with a short right, then Dempsey clinches, falls short with a leaping shot, and -- despite a late flurry by Dempsey -- the round is fairly close. Second round sees both men work inside, lots of toe-to-toe action to keep the fans excited. Dempsey starts by landing a jab, then presses home the attack with a lead right. A left hook and a right cross also connect, and Miller is staggered and in full retreat. Another uppercut and down goes Miller. Dempsey's killer instinct kicks in, as more crosses and hooks get through, but the bell sounds just as Miller is ready to go. Third round and Dempsey is looking to finish Miller, who is just trying to survive. A right and a left score for Dempsey, who follows up by a hard cross and Miller is cut above the right eye. For the rest of the round, Miller is able to survive by clinching and retreating when Dempsey surges forward. Round four, and Miller is trying to protect the cut against further damage. Dempsey dominates the action by moving inside, scoring with uppercuts and body shots. Miller is resilient, however, and remains upright. Fifth round sees the Manassa Man going all out for the knockout. A cross by Dempsey sets up a crippling left hook. Miller is staggered, and stumbles into a crisp uppercut. Dempsey swarms all over his opponent, doubling up on his hook, until the ref steps in to save Miller from further punishment. Dempsey by TKO at 1:45 of round five. The win, his 20th KO in 21 bouts, pushes his record to 20-0-1 (20) and his 866 pp total is good to move him up another spot to #9 in the HW rankings. Rumors have it that negotiations may be underway for a title shot at one of the lesser crowns (NABF or USBA) later in 1917 after another tune-up fight against a top contender, but frankly right now no one wants to put it on the line against Dempsey.