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JCWeb · 03-20-2007, 08:08 PM

November 24, 1917 -- San Francisco's Cow Palace: Gene Tunney, the "Fighting Marine," takes on another unbeaten LH prospect, Edward "KO" Kruvosky, in the co-feature bout on tonight's card. Tunney, who has compiled an excellent 12-0 (11) record, meets Kruvosky, whose 11-0 (10) mark seems equally impressive, except for the fact that it was compiled entirely as a result of TC opposition. Those "in the know" are predicting another Tunney triumph.

Round one, KO Kruvosky pins Tunney against the ropes and connects with a leaping cross and a couple of good follow-up shots before Tunney gets going, countering with a hook to the body, taking another cross from Kruvosky, nailing the vulnerable "KO" with a right hand. Lots of back and forth action in a great round of boxing -- slight edge to Kruvosky who appears to be offering some stiff opposition to Tunney.

Round two, Tunney elects to fight outside while Kruvosky moves inside. Tunney lands a glancing blow, works free from a clinch while on the ropes, lands a strong uppercut. Kruvosky misses, then Tunney works the uppercut, following up with a cross. Kruvosky rallies a bit toward the end of the round, which is clearly Tunney's.

Third round sees both men on the outside, and Tunney looks good when landing a nice combination. KO Kruvosky counters with a combination of his own. Tunney doubles up on the uppercut, with some success. Some fancy footwork leaves his opponent befuddled, and Tunney connects with a big hook that lands flush on Kruvosky's chin. Another hook to the head and there are signs of swelling below Kruvosky's left eye. The bell sounds after a big round for Tunney.

Round four, Kruvosky comes out swinging, landing a left, but Tunney fires back with a hook, glides off the ropes, lands a right cross and follows with a three-punch combo. Kruvosky responds with a right that sends Tunney back up against the ropes. Another good action round with both men winging away.

Fifth round sees Tunney moving inside while Kruvosky stays on the outside. Tunney is backed into a neutral corner, flicks a jab to keep Kruvosky away, and "KO" is clinching, unable to find the range. Tunney connects with a jolting uppercut that is matched by a Kruvosky right just before the bell. Halfway through the bout, the so-called ringside expert has Tunney up by just one point, 48-47.

Round six, Kruvosky gets aggressive, looking for the knockout while Tunney elects to stay outside. Kruvosky opens by landing a right, but Tunney is able to outmanuever his opponent and land a solid combination. Tunney lands a right, but Kruvosky fires back with a right of his own and splits Tunney's gloves with a nice uppercut. Kruvosky gets in a left before Tunney rallies, scoring with a hard shot to the head right before the bell.

Seventh round, both work inside with some heavy toe-to-toe action. Lots of stalking and posturing early in the round. Kruvosky gets in a cross. Tunney counters with a quick hook to the head. Upstairs and downstairs, Tunney works both the head and the body to pile up points. Tunney connects with a combination and follows up with a strong uppercut. He pops a jab but misses with a left hand and Kruvosky manages to survive the onslaught.

Round eight, Tunney adopts a more defensive posture against the much more aggressive Kruvosky. Tunney works his jab, Kruvosky missed, Tunney backs up against the ropes but Kruvosky can't find the range. The Fighting Marine continues to bob and weave, sneaking a cross home. Kruvosky finally connects with a straight right hand but it's clearly another round for Tunney.

The ninth stanza sees Kruvosky tiring noticeably, while Tunney relies on the jab to keep "KO" at bay. A lead right followed by a punishing jab coupled with a cross near the end of the round all mean more punishment for Kruvosky, whose left eye has ballooned up from the accumulated blows.

Final round, and a confident Tunney is ever-present with his piston-like jab. Constant motion makes for an elusive target, and when the bell finally sounds there is little doubt in the outcome.

The scorecards confirm a decisive UD 10 win for Tunney, by counts of 99-91, 98-92, 99-91, who moves to a 13-0 mark (11 KOs) and a total of 633 pp. A brief layoff is in store for Tunney, as he heads into 1918 when he is expected to rise quickly up the LH ranks.

03-20-2007, 08:08 PM	#287 (permalink)
JCWeb All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 712	Tunney Takes on Another Unbeaten Prospect November 24, 1917 -- San Francisco's Cow Palace: Gene Tunney, the "Fighting Marine," takes on another unbeaten LH prospect, Edward "KO" Kruvosky, in the co-feature bout on tonight's card. Tunney, who has compiled an excellent 12-0 (11) record, meets Kruvosky, whose 11-0 (10) mark seems equally impressive, except for the fact that it was compiled entirely as a result of TC opposition. Those "in the know" are predicting another Tunney triumph. Round one, KO Kruvosky pins Tunney against the ropes and connects with a leaping cross and a couple of good follow-up shots before Tunney gets going, countering with a hook to the body, taking another cross from Kruvosky, nailing the vulnerable "KO" with a right hand. Lots of back and forth action in a great round of boxing -- slight edge to Kruvosky who appears to be offering some stiff opposition to Tunney. Round two, Tunney elects to fight outside while Kruvosky moves inside. Tunney lands a glancing blow, works free from a clinch while on the ropes, lands a strong uppercut. Kruvosky misses, then Tunney works the uppercut, following up with a cross. Kruvosky rallies a bit toward the end of the round, which is clearly Tunney's. Third round sees both men on the outside, and Tunney looks good when landing a nice combination. KO Kruvosky counters with a combination of his own. Tunney doubles up on the uppercut, with some success. Some fancy footwork leaves his opponent befuddled, and Tunney connects with a big hook that lands flush on Kruvosky's chin. Another hook to the head and there are signs of swelling below Kruvosky's left eye. The bell sounds after a big round for Tunney. Round four, Kruvosky comes out swinging, landing a left, but Tunney fires back with a hook, glides off the ropes, lands a right cross and follows with a three-punch combo. Kruvosky responds with a right that sends Tunney back up against the ropes. Another good action round with both men winging away. Fifth round sees Tunney moving inside while Kruvosky stays on the outside. Tunney is backed into a neutral corner, flicks a jab to keep Kruvosky away, and "KO" is clinching, unable to find the range. Tunney connects with a jolting uppercut that is matched by a Kruvosky right just before the bell. Halfway through the bout, the so-called ringside expert has Tunney up by just one point, 48-47. Round six, Kruvosky gets aggressive, looking for the knockout while Tunney elects to stay outside. Kruvosky opens by landing a right, but Tunney is able to outmanuever his opponent and land a solid combination. Tunney lands a right, but Kruvosky fires back with a right of his own and splits Tunney's gloves with a nice uppercut. Kruvosky gets in a left before Tunney rallies, scoring with a hard shot to the head right before the bell. Seventh round, both work inside with some heavy toe-to-toe action. Lots of stalking and posturing early in the round. Kruvosky gets in a cross. Tunney counters with a quick hook to the head. Upstairs and downstairs, Tunney works both the head and the body to pile up points. Tunney connects with a combination and follows up with a strong uppercut. He pops a jab but misses with a left hand and Kruvosky manages to survive the onslaught. Round eight, Tunney adopts a more defensive posture against the much more aggressive Kruvosky. Tunney works his jab, Kruvosky missed, Tunney backs up against the ropes but Kruvosky can't find the range. The Fighting Marine continues to bob and weave, sneaking a cross home. Kruvosky finally connects with a straight right hand but it's clearly another round for Tunney. The ninth stanza sees Kruvosky tiring noticeably, while Tunney relies on the jab to keep "KO" at bay. A lead right followed by a punishing jab coupled with a cross near the end of the round all mean more punishment for Kruvosky, whose left eye has ballooned up from the accumulated blows. Final round, and a confident Tunney is ever-present with his piston-like jab. Constant motion makes for an elusive target, and when the bell finally sounds there is little doubt in the outcome. The scorecards confirm a decisive UD 10 win for Tunney, by counts of 99-91, 98-92, 99-91, who moves to a 13-0 mark (11 KOs) and a total of 633 pp. A brief layoff is in store for Tunney, as he heads into 1918 when he is expected to rise quickly up the LH ranks.