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JCWeb · 05-02-2007, 10:34 AM

1918 LW Title Bouts

WBA

Benny Leonard CH (29-0-1) vs Jack Blackburn #1 (61-8-3)

Finally, a long-awaited Title Bout between Leonard and Blackburn, the #1 contender and long-time NABF Champion. Blackburn has not lost since losing the WBA title on a foul to Willie Ritchie in 1915.

Leonard looks sharp in the early action. Blackburn sneaks in a big right hand to stun the Champ in round 5, and Leonard's right eye starts to swell. Both men battle on the inside in round 6, and Leonard clings to a slim lead against a tough opponent. Leonard connects with a wild overhand right than staggers the challenger in round 9. Blackburn tries to rally in the later rounds, but Leonard hangs on to score an impressive UD 15 win (145-140, 147-138, 150-135).

Benny Leonard CH (30-0-1) vs Ray Bronson #3 (33-11-6)

Bronson comes into the bout riding a four-bout win streak. He is taking on Leonard for the first time, and this is his third try for the WBA belt (losing by a TKO to Welsh in 1912 and a MD to Blackburn in 1915).

Leonard comes out swinging in round one, dropping Bronson with a wild overhand right that lands flush on the jaw. Bronson adopts a defensive posture, allowing Leonard to build up an early points advantage. Leonard has a 50-43 lead after five rounds before Bronson gets on track with a strong round 6. After that, it is all Leonard who dominates en route to an easy UD 15 win in defense of the title.

Benny Leonard CH (31-0-1) vs Charley White #9 (30-14-4)

It's White's first try for the WBA title (he briefly held the USBA belt back in 1911-12). Leonard TKO'd White in 1915 in a NABF title bout.

White tries to get aggressive in the early going, but Leonard stays on the outside and starts popping the jab to take the early lead. White gets in a few good shots midway through the bout in round 8, but Leonard comes right back to nail him with a straight right hand. White tires out early, and once again, Leonard waltzes to a lopsided UD 15 decision.

Benny Leonard CH (32-0-1) vs Herb McCoy #5 (27-10-1)

Leonard's fourth defense in 1918 (his ninth title defense overall) is against the Aussie, Herb McCoy. McCoy comes in as the new CBU Champion, having won his last five in a row. He has the advantage of the hometown crowd in Sydney, Australia.

Leonard makes the usual strong start, fighting outside and it's another great boxing exhibition by the Ghetto Wizard. McCoy tries to mix it up on the inside, but Leonard keeps him at a distance with his piston-like jab. McCoy tries to get more aggressive in the middle rounds, but he is slowed by a cut over his right eye. McCoy has his best moment in round 9 when he nails Leonard with a good shot, but Benny covers up to avoid further trouble. McCoy tires badly in the later rounds, and the result is once again, an easy UD 15 verdict in favor of Benny Leonard.

Benny Leonard CH (33-0-1) vs Willie Ritchie #2 (35-12-2)

Leonard -- making his fifth title defense of the year -- comes in with a 2-0 edge in prior bouts, including a 1916 contest which won him the WBA crown.

Leonard keeps Ritchie off balance with a stinging jab in the opening stanza. Round two, Ritchie moves to the inside but just leaves himself open for a strong shot by Leonard that results in the fight's first knockdown. There's still plenty of time left in the round, and Leonard makes no mistake, swarming off his hapless opponent until the ref saves Ritchie from further punishment. Leonard by TKO 2.

NABF: Jack Blackburn defended the belt against Fighting Dick Hyland, taking advantage of an early cut that eventually led to a 5th round stoppage. Then Lockport Jimmy Duffy challenged for the title, and Blackburn took charge in the fifth round, sending Duffy to the canvas three times to register another TKO win.

USBA: Ritchie began the year with this belt, defending versus Rocky Kansas. Kansas pulled ahead on points early and held on to score an impressive UD 12 win to lift the belt. Kansas defended versus Ray Bronson, in a bruising battle where both men suffered swelling around the eyes. A knockdown in round 8 turned the tide in favor of Kansas, who went on to register another UD 12 win.

CBU: Jem Driscoll defended the belt against Australia's Herb McCoy. Driscoll built up an early lead but ran into a McCoy hook that put him on the canvas in round 5. A second KD by McCoy in round 8 had the 38-year old Driscoll reeling, and from there the Aussie went on to take the belt via a UD 12.

GBU: Driscoll did not defend this belt in 1918.

EBU: Llew Edwards made his first defense of the EBU title he won in 1917 versus France's Louis de Ponthieu. The bout came to an abrupt early halt in round four after de Ponthieu was cut, the result of an unintentional butt. The bout was ruled a technical draw, so Edwards keeps the crown.

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JCWeb All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15x in 14 posts	1918-Lightweight Part I 1918 LW Title Bouts WBA Benny Leonard CH (29-0-1) vs Jack Blackburn #1 (61-8-3) Finally, a long-awaited Title Bout between Leonard and Blackburn, the #1 contender and long-time NABF Champion. Blackburn has not lost since losing the WBA title on a foul to Willie Ritchie in 1915. Leonard looks sharp in the early action. Blackburn sneaks in a big right hand to stun the Champ in round 5, and Leonard's right eye starts to swell. Both men battle on the inside in round 6, and Leonard clings to a slim lead against a tough opponent. Leonard connects with a wild overhand right than staggers the challenger in round 9. Blackburn tries to rally in the later rounds, but Leonard hangs on to score an impressive UD 15 win (145-140, 147-138, 150-135). Benny Leonard CH (30-0-1) vs Ray Bronson #3 (33-11-6) Bronson comes into the bout riding a four-bout win streak. He is taking on Leonard for the first time, and this is his third try for the WBA belt (losing by a TKO to Welsh in 1912 and a MD to Blackburn in 1915). Leonard comes out swinging in round one, dropping Bronson with a wild overhand right that lands flush on the jaw. Bronson adopts a defensive posture, allowing Leonard to build up an early points advantage. Leonard has a 50-43 lead after five rounds before Bronson gets on track with a strong round 6. After that, it is all Leonard who dominates en route to an easy UD 15 win in defense of the title. Benny Leonard CH (31-0-1) vs Charley White #9 (30-14-4) It's White's first try for the WBA title (he briefly held the USBA belt back in 1911-12). Leonard TKO'd White in 1915 in a NABF title bout. White tries to get aggressive in the early going, but Leonard stays on the outside and starts popping the jab to take the early lead. White gets in a few good shots midway through the bout in round 8, but Leonard comes right back to nail him with a straight right hand. White tires out early, and once again, Leonard waltzes to a lopsided UD 15 decision. Benny Leonard CH (32-0-1) vs Herb McCoy #5 (27-10-1) Leonard's fourth defense in 1918 (his ninth title defense overall) is against the Aussie, Herb McCoy. McCoy comes in as the new CBU Champion, having won his last five in a row. He has the advantage of the hometown crowd in Sydney, Australia. Leonard makes the usual strong start, fighting outside and it's another great boxing exhibition by the Ghetto Wizard. McCoy tries to mix it up on the inside, but Leonard keeps him at a distance with his piston-like jab. McCoy tries to get more aggressive in the middle rounds, but he is slowed by a cut over his right eye. McCoy has his best moment in round 9 when he nails Leonard with a good shot, but Benny covers up to avoid further trouble. McCoy tires badly in the later rounds, and the result is once again, an easy UD 15 verdict in favor of Benny Leonard. Benny Leonard CH (33-0-1) vs Willie Ritchie #2 (35-12-2) Leonard -- making his fifth title defense of the year -- comes in with a 2-0 edge in prior bouts, including a 1916 contest which won him the WBA crown. Leonard keeps Ritchie off balance with a stinging jab in the opening stanza. Round two, Ritchie moves to the inside but just leaves himself open for a strong shot by Leonard that results in the fight's first knockdown. There's still plenty of time left in the round, and Leonard makes no mistake, swarming off his hapless opponent until the ref saves Ritchie from further punishment. Leonard by TKO 2. NABF: Jack Blackburn defended the belt against Fighting Dick Hyland, taking advantage of an early cut that eventually led to a 5th round stoppage. Then Lockport Jimmy Duffy challenged for the title, and Blackburn took charge in the fifth round, sending Duffy to the canvas three times to register another TKO win. USBA: Ritchie began the year with this belt, defending versus Rocky Kansas. Kansas pulled ahead on points early and held on to score an impressive UD 12 win to lift the belt. Kansas defended versus Ray Bronson, in a bruising battle where both men suffered swelling around the eyes. A knockdown in round 8 turned the tide in favor of Kansas, who went on to register another UD 12 win. CBU: Jem Driscoll defended the belt against Australia's Herb McCoy. Driscoll built up an early lead but ran into a McCoy hook that put him on the canvas in round 5. A second KD by McCoy in round 8 had the 38-year old Driscoll reeling, and from there the Aussie went on to take the belt via a UD 12. GBU: Driscoll did not defend this belt in 1918. EBU: Llew Edwards made his first defense of the EBU title he won in 1917 versus France's Louis de Ponthieu. The bout came to an abrupt early halt in round four after de Ponthieu was cut, the result of an unintentional butt. The bout was ruled a technical draw, so Edwards keeps the crown.