Up next is Paddy Duffy. I'll be simming only one of his bouts.
Duffy is generally acknolwledged as the 1st welterweight champion. His career began at 19 in 1884. Duffy won his 1st 4 fights and then had 3 consecutive draws against Paddy Sullivan. After losing to Jack C. Mcgee, he never lost again. Running his record to 25-1-12. Duffy died in 1890 at age 25 of tuberculosis.
Paddy Duffy vs. Charles Gleason - Philadelphia, PA (6/1/1886)
In real life Duffy won in 4 rounds. Today's sim will be a scheduled 8 round bout:
Round 1:
Duffy scores 1st with a big hook that lands flush, sending Gleason reeling. Gleason though would later score with a straight right that stops Duffy in his tracks.
Round 2:
At 2:21 Duffy lands a combo to Gleason's temple. Charles goes down, but regains his feet at the count of 5. Duffy scores often throughout the round, but is unable to finish.
Round 3:
Neither fighter seems interested in defense as both score at will. Duffy with a combo downstairs and Gleason with an uppercut that lands square on the chin.
Round 4:
A series of jabs and then a solid right gets Gleason in trouble.
Round 5:
Duffy is charged with an intentional headbutt and opens a cut to the right of Gleason's right eye. The blood does not interfere with Gleason's vision.
Round 6 and 7:
Duffy scores repeatedly with a series of hooks, jabs, and shots to the ribs. Gleason holds his ground but looks whipped.
Round 8:
Gleason shows a lot of heart by landing a crushing uppercut that hurts Duffy. The end though is inevitable...too little too late.
The decison:
79-73
78-73
78-73
Paddy Duffy wins by unanimous decision.
Paddy Duffy:
- Terry