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JCWeb · 05-08-2007, 11:40 PM

Jan 4, 1919 -- Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo NY: Already a few days into the new year (1919), and the first of the newcomers we intend to start tracking, Mickey "The Toy Bulldog" Walker, is set to make his debut, stepping into the ring in a 4-rounder versus TC Dave Robbins, who is also making his debut. Walker, who starts out in the MW Division, is trained by Bill Gibson, ably assisted by Ted Walker who serves as cutman.

Round one: Walker comes out strongly, pressing his opponent on the inside. A solid hook lands right on the button, forcing Robbins to retreat. Walker forces Robbins into the corner, bounces off the ropes and surprises his opponent with the jab. Midway through the round, a strong combination from Walker sends Robbins to the canvas. It looks like a quick finish, but Robbins is back on his feet at the count of 6 and manages to clutch and grab, surviving the rest of the round.

Round two: Walker is looking to finish Robbins, who wisely elects to stay on the outside. Robbins pops the jab. Walker moves in, scoring with a strong right hand. He unloads with a cross to the nose of Robbins, then connects with a huge left hand. Robbins is hurt but still able to stay afoot and smother the rest of Walker's punches. Walker, frustrated, does some clinching of his own, and the bell sounds with the fans a bit disappointed that "The Toy Bulldog" was unable to follow up on his success in round one.

Round three: Walker is the all-out aggressor, putting Robbins on the defensive right away with a strong uppercut, followed by a big hook. A wobbly-legged Robbins finds himself trapped in the neutral corner. A three-punch combo scores for Walker, who measures his man. Walker stalks Robbins, flat-footed, but can't seem to get his arms free to land the haymaker as Robbins clutches once more. Walker dominates the action, unleashing a three-punch combo right before the bell, but Robbins looks set to go the distance. One more round to go ...

Round four: Walker opens the action with a lead right, but Robbins slips the punch. Robbins retaliates with a left, but Walker lands a counter. A hook is blocked, and Robbins lands with a hook of his own. Walker appears to be angry, and unleashes a powerful shot to the ribcage -- Robbins drops to the canvas. This time he does not get up. Mickey Walker by KO at 2:05 of round 4.

Walker takes his first bout, moves to 1-0 (1) and is set to take on another foe in March 1919.

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JCWeb All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15x in 14 posts	Mickey Walker Makes Debut Jan 4, 1919 -- Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo NY: Already a few days into the new year (1919), and the first of the newcomers we intend to start tracking, Mickey "The Toy Bulldog" Walker, is set to make his debut, stepping into the ring in a 4-rounder versus TC Dave Robbins, who is also making his debut. Walker, who starts out in the MW Division, is trained by Bill Gibson, ably assisted by Ted Walker who serves as cutman. Round one: Walker comes out strongly, pressing his opponent on the inside. A solid hook lands right on the button, forcing Robbins to retreat. Walker forces Robbins into the corner, bounces off the ropes and surprises his opponent with the jab. Midway through the round, a strong combination from Walker sends Robbins to the canvas. It looks like a quick finish, but Robbins is back on his feet at the count of 6 and manages to clutch and grab, surviving the rest of the round. Round two: Walker is looking to finish Robbins, who wisely elects to stay on the outside. Robbins pops the jab. Walker moves in, scoring with a strong right hand. He unloads with a cross to the nose of Robbins, then connects with a huge left hand. Robbins is hurt but still able to stay afoot and smother the rest of Walker's punches. Walker, frustrated, does some clinching of his own, and the bell sounds with the fans a bit disappointed that "The Toy Bulldog" was unable to follow up on his success in round one. Round three: Walker is the all-out aggressor, putting Robbins on the defensive right away with a strong uppercut, followed by a big hook. A wobbly-legged Robbins finds himself trapped in the neutral corner. A three-punch combo scores for Walker, who measures his man. Walker stalks Robbins, flat-footed, but can't seem to get his arms free to land the haymaker as Robbins clutches once more. Walker dominates the action, unleashing a three-punch combo right before the bell, but Robbins looks set to go the distance. One more round to go ... Round four: Walker opens the action with a lead right, but Robbins slips the punch. Robbins retaliates with a left, but Walker lands a counter. A hook is blocked, and Robbins lands with a hook of his own. Walker appears to be angry, and unleashes a powerful shot to the ribcage -- Robbins drops to the canvas. This time he does not get up. Mickey Walker by KO at 2:05 of round 4. Walker takes his first bout, moves to 1-0 (1) and is set to take on another foe in March 1919.