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1921 JLW Report

WBA Title Bout

Eddie Wagner #1 (21-6) vs Johnny Dundee #2 (34-11-2)

Wagner moves down from LW and Dundee moves up from FW as the two meet in the first ever WBA JLW title bout. First meeting of the two.

Action is slow to develop, and after an even round one, the edge goes to the "Scotch Wop" as Wagner's right eye already is a bit puffy. Round three, Wagner moves inside but makes no impression on Dundee. Dundee dominates the action on the inside in rounds four and five, building a 49-46 lead according to the unofficial ringside observer. Wagner tries to apply pressure on the inside, and makes some progress in rounds six and seven. Dundee hangs on -- despite a strong round nine for Wagner -- and his advantage is 97-93 heading into the final five rounds. At this point, Wagner starts to tire, and Dundee coasts to a relatively easy win in a bout with no knockdowns. Dundee by UD 15 (149-137. 149-137, 148-138).

Jan 1922 JLW Division Profile

Total: 8 RL: 5 TCs: 3

RL by Career Stage:
Prime - 2
Pre - 3
Beginning - 0 (0 New)

Jan 1922 Rankings

Champ: Johnny Dundee 35-11-2 (11) (800)
1. Eddie Wagner 21-7 (13) (777)

Comments: Dundee took the initial JL title bout after failing twice in 1921 versus FWs (dropping a MD to O'Keefe and a TKO to Julian) while Wagner had wins over two lesser LWs heading into the bout. Both will remain at Prime for awhile.

Prospects: Jack Bernstein has run up a 11-0 (4) record, all versus TCs. Mike Ballerino, who is off to a 10-0 (4) career start, counts two LW prospects, Joe Ryder and Sammy Vogel, among his victims. Tod Morgan went 6-0 (5) in his first year as a pro.

Looking Ahead: Could see a FW like Steve "Kid" Sullivan move up to challenge Dundee; also, LWs such as George "KO" Chaney and Sid Barbarian are likely to emerge as challengers. No newcomers for 1922, although LW Sid Terris (who debuts in 1922) could wind up competing in this fledgling division.

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JCWeb All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15x in 14 posts	1921-Junior Lightweight 1921 JLW Report WBA Title Bout Eddie Wagner #1 (21-6) vs Johnny Dundee #2 (34-11-2) Wagner moves down from LW and Dundee moves up from FW as the two meet in the first ever WBA JLW title bout. First meeting of the two. Action is slow to develop, and after an even round one, the edge goes to the "Scotch Wop" as Wagner's right eye already is a bit puffy. Round three, Wagner moves inside but makes no impression on Dundee. Dundee dominates the action on the inside in rounds four and five, building a 49-46 lead according to the unofficial ringside observer. Wagner tries to apply pressure on the inside, and makes some progress in rounds six and seven. Dundee hangs on -- despite a strong round nine for Wagner -- and his advantage is 97-93 heading into the final five rounds. At this point, Wagner starts to tire, and Dundee coasts to a relatively easy win in a bout with no knockdowns. Dundee by UD 15 (149-137. 149-137, 148-138). Jan 1922 JLW Division Profile Total: 8 RL: 5 TCs: 3 RL by Career Stage: Prime - 2 Pre - 3 Beginning - 0 (0 New) Jan 1922 Rankings Champ: Johnny Dundee 35-11-2 (11) (800) 1. Eddie Wagner 21-7 (13) (777) Comments: Dundee took the initial JL title bout after failing twice in 1921 versus FWs (dropping a MD to O'Keefe and a TKO to Julian) while Wagner had wins over two lesser LWs heading into the bout. Both will remain at Prime for awhile. Prospects: Jack Bernstein has run up a 11-0 (4) record, all versus TCs. Mike Ballerino, who is off to a 10-0 (4) career start, counts two LW prospects, Joe Ryder and Sammy Vogel, among his victims. Tod Morgan went 6-0 (5) in his first year as a pro. Looking Ahead: Could see a FW like Steve "Kid" Sullivan move up to challenge Dundee; also, LWs such as George "KO" Chaney and Sid Barbarian are likely to emerge as challengers. No newcomers for 1922, although LW Sid Terris (who debuts in 1922) could wind up competing in this fledgling division.