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JCWeb · 01-27-2008, 07:11 PM

1922 JLW Title Bouts

WBA

Johnny Dundee CH (35-11-2) vs Steve Sullivan #3 (29-14-3)

Dundee holds a 2-1 edge in three prior bouts, most recent being a TKO for the NABF FW title in 1917. Sullivan enters the bout having lost his last two, demonstrating the paucity of talent in this fledgling division.

After a cautious start by both men in a close opening round, the Scotch Wop (Dundee) gains a slight edge as both fight outside in round two. Sullivan tries to fight inside in round three, but is ineffective. The Champ moves inside and opens a cut over Sullivan's left eye. Dundee targets the cut, but is off target. It's 49-47 in favor of the Champ on the unofficial card after five. Dundee continues to pile up the points, and Sullivan gradually becomes more aggressive. The cut is reopened in round eight, and it's apparent after a few more rounds that Sullivan is fighting a losing battle. The bout ends on a late cuts stoppage. TKO win for Dundee in the 14th.

Johnny Dundee CH (36-11-2) vs Sid Barbarian #1 (18-1)

First meeting of the two, as Dundee takes on the JLW USBA Champ who is making his first try for a WBA title. Dundee is coming off a loss to the great Benny Leonard after two successive wins in JLW title action.

After a strong opening round, Barbarian moves inside in round two, which is essentially an even round. Dundee tries his luck in another even round in the third round. Both stay outside in round four and the Scotch Wop is on target, taking the round decisively. Dundee applies the pressure on the inside in the fifth, yet another even round. (The scores are even, 48-48, according to the unofficial scores.) Barbarian presses the action in round six, but his inside attack is foiled by the Champ. Barbarian's right eye starts to swell, and the toe-to-toe action on the inside in round seven favors Dundee. Barbarian is the aggressor in round eight, but Dundee holds him off. Barbarian goes all out in round nine, but Dundee's defense and counterpunching dominates the action. Barbarian starts to tire in round ten, but the unofficial scorer has it only a one-point lead for Dundee (96-95) after ten rounds. Round 11, with Barbarian pressing the action on the inside, sees an accidental clash of heads, opening a gash over Dundee's left eye. The officials call a halt and go to the scorecards after 10, and it's a STD (split technical decision) in favor of the Champ, Dundee (98-93, 95-96, 97-94).

NABF: No title competition instituted yet for this weight class.

USBA: Barbarian, victor in his first 15 bouts, takes on Steve Sullivan in the initial title bout in this weight class. It's a close bout, and in the final round, Barbarian clinches the win by staggering Sullivan with a strong cross. Barbarian by MD 12 to take the crown. George Chaney, who is still fighting as a LW, is Barbarian's first challenger, and Barbarian puts in a solid performance, flooring Chaney in round 10, to win a close but UD 12 verdict. Eddie Wagner is the next challenger for the USBA belt, and it's another solid performance and a UD 12 win for Barbarian.

CBU, CBU, EBU: No title competition instituted yet for this weight class.

01-27-2008, 07:11 PM	#490 (permalink)
JCWeb All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 717	1922-Junior Lightweight Part I 1922 JLW Title Bouts WBA Johnny Dundee CH (35-11-2) vs Steve Sullivan #3 (29-14-3) Dundee holds a 2-1 edge in three prior bouts, most recent being a TKO for the NABF FW title in 1917. Sullivan enters the bout having lost his last two, demonstrating the paucity of talent in this fledgling division. After a cautious start by both men in a close opening round, the Scotch Wop (Dundee) gains a slight edge as both fight outside in round two. Sullivan tries to fight inside in round three, but is ineffective. The Champ moves inside and opens a cut over Sullivan's left eye. Dundee targets the cut, but is off target. It's 49-47 in favor of the Champ on the unofficial card after five. Dundee continues to pile up the points, and Sullivan gradually becomes more aggressive. The cut is reopened in round eight, and it's apparent after a few more rounds that Sullivan is fighting a losing battle. The bout ends on a late cuts stoppage. TKO win for Dundee in the 14th. Johnny Dundee CH (36-11-2) vs Sid Barbarian #1 (18-1) First meeting of the two, as Dundee takes on the JLW USBA Champ who is making his first try for a WBA title. Dundee is coming off a loss to the great Benny Leonard after two successive wins in JLW title action. After a strong opening round, Barbarian moves inside in round two, which is essentially an even round. Dundee tries his luck in another even round in the third round. Both stay outside in round four and the Scotch Wop is on target, taking the round decisively. Dundee applies the pressure on the inside in the fifth, yet another even round. (The scores are even, 48-48, according to the unofficial scores.) Barbarian presses the action in round six, but his inside attack is foiled by the Champ. Barbarian's right eye starts to swell, and the toe-to-toe action on the inside in round seven favors Dundee. Barbarian is the aggressor in round eight, but Dundee holds him off. Barbarian goes all out in round nine, but Dundee's defense and counterpunching dominates the action. Barbarian starts to tire in round ten, but the unofficial scorer has it only a one-point lead for Dundee (96-95) after ten rounds. Round 11, with Barbarian pressing the action on the inside, sees an accidental clash of heads, opening a gash over Dundee's left eye. The officials call a halt and go to the scorecards after 10, and it's a STD (split technical decision) in favor of the Champ, Dundee (98-93, 95-96, 97-94). NABF: No title competition instituted yet for this weight class. USBA: Barbarian, victor in his first 15 bouts, takes on Steve Sullivan in the initial title bout in this weight class. It's a close bout, and in the final round, Barbarian clinches the win by staggering Sullivan with a strong cross. Barbarian by MD 12 to take the crown. George Chaney, who is still fighting as a LW, is Barbarian's first challenger, and Barbarian puts in a solid performance, flooring Chaney in round 10, to win a close but UD 12 verdict. Eddie Wagner is the next challenger for the USBA belt, and it's another solid performance and a UD 12 win for Barbarian. CBU, CBU, EBU: No title competition instituted yet for this weight class.