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JCWeb · 03-09-2007, 04:11 PM

August 25, 1917 -- New York City, the Polo Grounds: The main event on this star-studded card features the unbeaten HW, Jack Dempsey, the Manassa Mauler, who seeks his 22nd win in defense of his USBA title bout against veteran HW Gunboat Smith. Gunboat, who has been around the block a few times, has been the KO victim in two prior title tries against Joe Jeannette and Sam McVey who both went on to capture the WBA HW crown. Smith enters the ring with an excellent 27-8-1 (18) mark, good enough to be ranked just outside the top 10 HWs at #11. Dempsey enters the ring rated 10th.

Round one, first blows are exchanged and a short hook lands for Smith. Dempsey bulls his way inside, but misses with a poorly-timed hook. Smith retaliates with a lead right that connects. Dempsey finally breaks through to dominate the final minute, scoring with a flurry of unanswered blows including a hook and a cross that are enough to give him the edge on the scorecards.

Round two, Dempsey sets up to fight inside while Smith stays on the outside. Dempsey traps Smith in the corner and lands a big hook, followed by an uppercut. Smith is hurt. After a tussle and some clinching on the inside, Dempsey gets his hands free and lands a nice uppercut. The ref, Abe Goldstein, warns Dempsey for holding and hitting. Jack does not slow down, however, as he connects with a straight right to the jaw of Smith. Smith fires back with an uppercut but Dempsey is there with a solid hook. Finally, a perfect combination by Dempsey sends Smith sprawling on the canvas. The bell sounds, but Smith cannot be saved. Dempsey scores an amazing total of 38 pts in the second round and scores his 22nd KO of win of his career.

Dempsey by KO at 3:00 of round 2. Dempsey moves to 22-0-1 (22 KO) and 957 pp, good for 9th spot in the HW rankings. Gunboat drops to #12 with 844 pp.

Rumors are already circulating about who will be the opponent in Dempsey's next bout, set for some time in late October. Three names are being mentioned: Ex-WBA Champ and current NABF champ Sam Langford, who recently thrashed Tommy Burns, is most prominent among them. But also mentioned are ex-WBA champ, the aging Jack Johnson, along with current WBA king, Harry Wills.

Who will be the next HW to step into the ring with Dempsey?

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JCWeb All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15x in 14 posts	Dempsey Defends USBA Title Belt August 25, 1917 -- New York City, the Polo Grounds: The main event on this star-studded card features the unbeaten HW, Jack Dempsey, the Manassa Mauler, who seeks his 22nd win in defense of his USBA title bout against veteran HW Gunboat Smith. Gunboat, who has been around the block a few times, has been the KO victim in two prior title tries against Joe Jeannette and Sam McVey who both went on to capture the WBA HW crown. Smith enters the ring with an excellent 27-8-1 (18) mark, good enough to be ranked just outside the top 10 HWs at #11. Dempsey enters the ring rated 10th. Round one, first blows are exchanged and a short hook lands for Smith. Dempsey bulls his way inside, but misses with a poorly-timed hook. Smith retaliates with a lead right that connects. Dempsey finally breaks through to dominate the final minute, scoring with a flurry of unanswered blows including a hook and a cross that are enough to give him the edge on the scorecards. Round two, Dempsey sets up to fight inside while Smith stays on the outside. Dempsey traps Smith in the corner and lands a big hook, followed by an uppercut. Smith is hurt. After a tussle and some clinching on the inside, Dempsey gets his hands free and lands a nice uppercut. The ref, Abe Goldstein, warns Dempsey for holding and hitting. Jack does not slow down, however, as he connects with a straight right to the jaw of Smith. Smith fires back with an uppercut but Dempsey is there with a solid hook. Finally, a perfect combination by Dempsey sends Smith sprawling on the canvas. The bell sounds, but Smith cannot be saved. Dempsey scores an amazing total of 38 pts in the second round and scores his 22nd KO of win of his career. Dempsey by KO at 3:00 of round 2. Dempsey moves to 22-0-1 (22 KO) and 957 pp, good for 9th spot in the HW rankings. Gunboat drops to #12 with 844 pp. Rumors are already circulating about who will be the opponent in Dempsey's next bout, set for some time in late October. Three names are being mentioned: Ex-WBA Champ and current NABF champ Sam Langford, who recently thrashed Tommy Burns, is most prominent among them. But also mentioned are ex-WBA champ, the aging Jack Johnson, along with current WBA king, Harry Wills. Who will be the next HW to step into the ring with Dempsey?