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Pugilistica · 05-08-2008, 08:03 PM

Ugh, due to problems in getting auto-aging to work with importing fighters (despite the fact that I did unlink them), I had to start over. I merely imported ALL heavyweights and set them all at beginning, active, and will work with it that way and it is working great. But of course things are slightly different this go-around.

Alternate Boxing History (ABH) - Heavyweights

Loosely organized bouts began in 1875. By January of 1885, we had our first champion.

Two fighters showed superior skill (and maybe a bit of luck) by rising to the heap at the end of 1884. At number 1 was Austrailian Bill Farnan, 23-2-1 (19). His only losses were his debut against George Rooke, who KO'ed him in round 1, and a decision loss to George Godfrey a year later. But after that second loss, Farnan strung together an impressive string of KO victories against such opponents as Frank Slavin, Charlie Richardson, and Professor William Miller.

Number 2 was Irish-born Mike Cleary, 28-3-3 (20). Cleary also lost his pro debut, in a majority decision loss to Steve Taylor. His other losses were again Professor William Miller and George Godfrey. But Cleary stacked 9 straight KO victories enroute to his bout with Farnan, among them Mike Conley, a young Bob Fitzsimmons, and Frank Slavin. With the KO power of these two combatants, no one expected the bout to go the full 12 rounds.

Cleary was only floored twice in his career before going up against the slugging Bill Farnan, but was floored twice again in the bout. But he did not quit and put on quite the show, often giving more than Farnan could handle. Incredibly, the bout did go the distance and Farnan became the first champion on a dubious majority decision.

Cleary's hopes for a rematch in June may have been spoiled by losing to journeyman John Dwyer 2 months later in another close majority decision loss. Cleary, who is now clearly past his prime, may never reach the fighting form he was in when he climbed to #2 in the rankings.

It is now May 1885. Farnan will defend his title in June. Professor Charles Hadley and Frank Herald are among possible opponents, with up and comers like Peter Jackson and John Sullivan striking fear in the hearts of their opponents.

End of April 1885
Champion: Bill Farnan 25-2-1 (19)

1. Professor Charles Hadley 27-5-0 (9)
2. Frank Herald 9-3-0 (5)
3. Peter Jackson 12-2-0 (5)
4. Joe Goss 27-4-3 (4)
5. John Dwyer 21-8-4 (3)

Notables

13. John Sullivan 13-1-0 (11)
29. Paddy Ryan 9-8-0 (7)
xx. Bob Fitzsimmons 6-3-0 (4)
xx. Pat Killen 6-0-0 (5)

05-08-2008, 08:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pugilistica Bat Boy Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7	Ugh, due to problems in getting auto-aging to work with importing fighters (despite the fact that I did unlink them), I had to start over. I merely imported ALL heavyweights and set them all at beginning, active, and will work with it that way and it is working great. But of course things are slightly different this go-around. Alternate Boxing History (ABH) - Heavyweights Loosely organized bouts began in 1875. By January of 1885, we had our first champion. Two fighters showed superior skill (and maybe a bit of luck) by rising to the heap at the end of 1884. At number 1 was Austrailian Bill Farnan, 23-2-1 (19). His only losses were his debut against George Rooke, who KO'ed him in round 1, and a decision loss to George Godfrey a year later. But after that second loss, Farnan strung together an impressive string of KO victories against such opponents as Frank Slavin, Charlie Richardson, and Professor William Miller. Number 2 was Irish-born Mike Cleary, 28-3-3 (20). Cleary also lost his pro debut, in a majority decision loss to Steve Taylor. His other losses were again Professor William Miller and George Godfrey. But Cleary stacked 9 straight KO victories enroute to his bout with Farnan, among them Mike Conley, a young Bob Fitzsimmons, and Frank Slavin. With the KO power of these two combatants, no one expected the bout to go the full 12 rounds. Cleary was only floored twice in his career before going up against the slugging Bill Farnan, but was floored twice again in the bout. But he did not quit and put on quite the show, often giving more than Farnan could handle. Incredibly, the bout did go the distance and Farnan became the first champion on a dubious majority decision. Cleary's hopes for a rematch in June may have been spoiled by losing to journeyman John Dwyer 2 months later in another close majority decision loss. Cleary, who is now clearly past his prime, may never reach the fighting form he was in when he climbed to #2 in the rankings. It is now May 1885. Farnan will defend his title in June. Professor Charles Hadley and Frank Herald are among possible opponents, with up and comers like Peter Jackson and John Sullivan striking fear in the hearts of their opponents. End of April 1885 Champion: Bill Farnan 25-2-1 (19) 1. Professor Charles Hadley 27-5-0 (9) 2. Frank Herald 9-3-0 (5) 3. Peter Jackson 12-2-0 (5) 4. Joe Goss 27-4-3 (4) 5. John Dwyer 21-8-4 (3) Notables 13. John Sullivan 13-1-0 (11) 29. Paddy Ryan 9-8-0 (7) xx. Bob Fitzsimmons 6-3-0 (4) xx. Pat Killen 6-0-0 (5)