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Arthur Chambers vs. George Seddons - Long Island, NY (8/3/1873)
North American Lightweight Title Fight

This will be my last fight related to Arthur Chambers' career.

In real life Chambers defeated Seddons in 39 Rounds to retain his title. He would retire in 1877 due to an amputated right middle finger, but was tempted back to the ring one last time to fight challenger Professor Johnny Clark in 1879. He would defend his title and win in the 136th round, after 2 hours and 20 minutes of fighting. Chambers would stay involved in the fight-game, serving as an advisor and backer of John L. Sullivan. In the great tradition of boxing greats, he also opened a bar in later life, in Philadelphia.

Chambers was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000.

Sim Result:

Round 1:
Chambers establishes himself early, landing combinations upstairs and downstairs. At certain points of this round Seddons' head snapped back violently and was momentarily stunned by a right hook.

Round 3:
Chambers takes the round off and Seddons scores with a blow to the midsection and strong uppercuts.

Round 4-5:
Chambers is working the inside effectively, landing a huge cross and sharp combos.

Round 6:
Chambers rocks Seddons with a right to the ribs and follows with a cross to the chin and an uppercut to the jaw.

Round 7-11:
A lot of clinching and grabbing. The rounds are fairly split.

Round 12:
The round is a draw, but full of action. Chambers continues to work downstairs and starts picking his spots to attack Seddons' head. He induces some swelling to the right eye. Seddons though, was also active, landing a hard combo that glazes Chambers' eyes over. He can't finish him off though.

Round 13:
Chambers goes hard after the swollen eye of Seddons. Seddons is a game fighter though, and forces Chambers to backpedal with a series of hooks.

Round 14:
Seddons continues to score with hooks to the body.

Round 15:
Chambers has Seddons' eye almost closed and goes to work. Seddons is able to connect with a big uppercut anyway before the final bell.

The judges score the bout:
144-122
144-122
144-122

A unanimous decision and Lightweight Title for Arthur Chambers!

- Terry