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JCWeb · 03-24-2007, 06:50 PM

1917 MW Title Bouts

WBA

Mike Gibbons CH (29-3-1) vs Joe Borrell #2 (21-6-1)

Gibbons makes his 10th defense of the WBA belt he won back in 1914. This is Borrell's second try for the WBA title, having lost a UD15 to Gibbons in 1915. Borrell has defeated Joe Chip and McGoorty in his last two, capturing the USBA belt in the process.

Good start by Borrell, who launches an effective inside attack although the St. Paul Phantom is able to evade most of the heavy blows. Gibbons moves inside and outside, gradually pulling ahead on points. Borrell must deal with some swelling around his right eye. A nasty cut opens above the left eye of the challenger, and Gibbons coasts into the late rounds. The cut gradually worsens and leads to a late stoppage. Gibbons by TKO 13.

Mike Gibbons CH (30-3-1) vs George Ashe #8 (22-3-3)

Gibbons seeks his 15th win in a row, while Ashe has earned his first World title shot after a draw with ex-Champ Billy Papke. First meeting of the two.

Both men start cautiously. Gibbons' defense dominates in the early rounds, and he piles up at 49-47 lead, according to unofficial cards. Ashe tries to become more aggressive after several indifferent rounds. Ashe nails the Champ with a big hook in round 9, his best round of the fight. Gibbons slips punches and stays on the outside, dominating the late action to bring home a UD 15 victory (145-140, 145-142, 145-141).

Mike Gibbons CH (31-3-1) vs Jeff Smith #6 (27-6)

This is a rematch of a 1916 title bout, which resulted in a SD win for Gibbons. It's the third WBA title try for Smith, who was on the short end of a SD on each of the two previous occasions.

Smith dominates the opening stanza and appears to be ready to offer a stiff challenge when, suddenly, at the outset of round three, a Gibbons blow lands right on the button, breaking Smith's nose. There is nothing to be done and Gibbons is awarded a TKO in the 3rd.

Mike Gibbons CH (32-3-1) vs Harry Greb #1 (22-2)

Greb, the "Human Windmill," steps up to challenge for the World title. Gibbons will be going for his 17th in a row, but this is a difficult test.

Gibbons looks sharp early, but Greb comes on strongly at the end of the first round. Greb moves to the inside and dominates the action in round two. Gibbons counters by moving to the inside in round three, but in the last minute of the round Greb catches him flush with a huge combination, and Gibbons barely hangs on to last the round. A cut above the right eye of the Champ spells trouble as well. Greb continues to push the action, and he connects with a tremendous left that forces the St. Paul Phantom to cover up near the end of round five. Greb keeps Gibbons on the defensive, and by round nine the cut worsens and leads to an early stoppage. Greb by TKO 9 to take the World title via a cuts stoppage.

NABF: Papke starts the year with the belt, defending against Greb, and the "Human Windmill" takes charge early, opening a cut over Papke's eye that leads to a late stoppage. Greb by TKO 11 to take the belt. Greb defends against the hapless Eddie McGoorty, putting Eddie on the deck in the 6th and again in the final round, the third KD ending it in a KO 12 for Greb. Albert "Buck" Crouse gets a shot at Greb, who survives despite a cut above the eye and pounds out a UD 12 decision.

USBA: Borrell defends the belt against Fighting Billy Murray in what proves to be a very entertaining bout. Borrell puts Murray on the canvas in round four with a wicked uppercut. Then, in round five, Borrell is cut over the right eye, while Murray suffers a cut under his right eye. More action in round seven, as Murray comes back with a huge combination that puts Borrell on the canvas. Murray takes charge, and the cut above Borrell's eye worsens and leads to a 9th round stoppage. Borrell by TKO 9 to take the belt.

CBU: Aussie Les Darcy defends versus Jake Ahearn, and the aging Maitland Wonder cannot keep up with Ahearn, who piles up a points lead and scores a decisive UD 12 win to take the belt. Later in the year, Ahearn gives Darcy a rematch which sees Darcy, now a shadow of his former self, forcing to retire with a bad cut over the eye. Ahearn by TKO 9.

GBU: Gus Platts did not defend this title.

EBU: Denmark's Chic Nelson defends versus Ahearn, taking the early edge and pounding out a rather boring UD 12 win. Then Gus Platts, the "Sheffield Blade," steps in and scores big in round 8 with a three-punch combo that forces Nelson to cover up. Platts adds the EBU title to his GBU belt with a narrow MD 12 win.

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JCWeb All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15x in 14 posts	1917-Middleweights Part I 1917 MW Title Bouts WBA Mike Gibbons CH (29-3-1) vs Joe Borrell #2 (21-6-1) Gibbons makes his 10th defense of the WBA belt he won back in 1914. This is Borrell's second try for the WBA title, having lost a UD15 to Gibbons in 1915. Borrell has defeated Joe Chip and McGoorty in his last two, capturing the USBA belt in the process. Good start by Borrell, who launches an effective inside attack although the St. Paul Phantom is able to evade most of the heavy blows. Gibbons moves inside and outside, gradually pulling ahead on points. Borrell must deal with some swelling around his right eye. A nasty cut opens above the left eye of the challenger, and Gibbons coasts into the late rounds. The cut gradually worsens and leads to a late stoppage. Gibbons by TKO 13. Mike Gibbons CH (30-3-1) vs George Ashe #8 (22-3-3) Gibbons seeks his 15th win in a row, while Ashe has earned his first World title shot after a draw with ex-Champ Billy Papke. First meeting of the two. Both men start cautiously. Gibbons' defense dominates in the early rounds, and he piles up at 49-47 lead, according to unofficial cards. Ashe tries to become more aggressive after several indifferent rounds. Ashe nails the Champ with a big hook in round 9, his best round of the fight. Gibbons slips punches and stays on the outside, dominating the late action to bring home a UD 15 victory (145-140, 145-142, 145-141). Mike Gibbons CH (31-3-1) vs Jeff Smith #6 (27-6) This is a rematch of a 1916 title bout, which resulted in a SD win for Gibbons. It's the third WBA title try for Smith, who was on the short end of a SD on each of the two previous occasions. Smith dominates the opening stanza and appears to be ready to offer a stiff challenge when, suddenly, at the outset of round three, a Gibbons blow lands right on the button, breaking Smith's nose. There is nothing to be done and Gibbons is awarded a TKO in the 3rd. Mike Gibbons CH (32-3-1) vs Harry Greb #1 (22-2) Greb, the "Human Windmill," steps up to challenge for the World title. Gibbons will be going for his 17th in a row, but this is a difficult test. Gibbons looks sharp early, but Greb comes on strongly at the end of the first round. Greb moves to the inside and dominates the action in round two. Gibbons counters by moving to the inside in round three, but in the last minute of the round Greb catches him flush with a huge combination, and Gibbons barely hangs on to last the round. A cut above the right eye of the Champ spells trouble as well. Greb continues to push the action, and he connects with a tremendous left that forces the St. Paul Phantom to cover up near the end of round five. Greb keeps Gibbons on the defensive, and by round nine the cut worsens and leads to an early stoppage. Greb by TKO 9 to take the World title via a cuts stoppage. NABF: Papke starts the year with the belt, defending against Greb, and the "Human Windmill" takes charge early, opening a cut over Papke's eye that leads to a late stoppage. Greb by TKO 11 to take the belt. Greb defends against the hapless Eddie McGoorty, putting Eddie on the deck in the 6th and again in the final round, the third KD ending it in a KO 12 for Greb. Albert "Buck" Crouse gets a shot at Greb, who survives despite a cut above the eye and pounds out a UD 12 decision. USBA: Borrell defends the belt against Fighting Billy Murray in what proves to be a very entertaining bout. Borrell puts Murray on the canvas in round four with a wicked uppercut. Then, in round five, Borrell is cut over the right eye, while Murray suffers a cut under his right eye. More action in round seven, as Murray comes back with a huge combination that puts Borrell on the canvas. Murray takes charge, and the cut above Borrell's eye worsens and leads to a 9th round stoppage. Borrell by TKO 9 to take the belt. CBU: Aussie Les Darcy defends versus Jake Ahearn, and the aging Maitland Wonder cannot keep up with Ahearn, who piles up a points lead and scores a decisive UD 12 win to take the belt. Later in the year, Ahearn gives Darcy a rematch which sees Darcy, now a shadow of his former self, forcing to retire with a bad cut over the eye. Ahearn by TKO 9. GBU: Gus Platts did not defend this title. EBU: Denmark's Chic Nelson defends versus Ahearn, taking the early edge and pounding out a rather boring UD 12 win. Then Gus Platts, the "Sheffield Blade," steps in and scores big in round 8 with a three-punch combo that forces Nelson to cover up. Platts adds the EBU title to his GBU belt with a narrow MD 12 win.