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MW Mickey Walker Goes for Win #15
October 15, 1921 -- Boston Garden: Unbeaten MW Prospect is one win away from a perfect 15-0 record and a top 20 ranking. He is heavily favored against veteran TC, Ray Thun of Denmark, who carries a decent 9-11 career record (not bad for a TC) into the bout.
First round, Walker nails Thun with an uppercut. Thun steps back but bangs home a hook to the body. Walker works his way inside, where the two men tussle for a moment. Then the Toy Bulldog gets to work, doubling up with a couple of strong body shots followed by a cross and then a hook to the head. Thun is forced to cover up to last the round.
Round two, Walker is pressuring Thun on the inside. It's all Walker this time as he unleashes a strong uppercut followed by a hook, then a three-punch combo. Thun's right eye is starting to swell already. Walker then measures his man, landing a wicked uppercut that causes Thun to drop to the canvas. The wobbly-legged Dane arises at the count of nine, but the ref waves it off.
TKO at 2:50 of round two for Walker. Mickey's record is now 15-0, all but one by knockout. His 672 PP put him at #17 in the MW rankings. He looks to remain active, fighting again in a month or so.
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