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Bill Farnan's first title defense came against a fighter many felt didn't deserve a shot. Frank Herald, 9-3 (5), barely had the experience to be among the contenders let alone fight for the title. But victories over George Rooke, Dominick McCaffrey, Bob Fitzsimmons, Joe Goss, Charles Hadley, and Joe Coburn skyrocketed this opportunist over the likes of Peter Jackson and Professor Charles Hadley and into the ring with Bill Farnan.
Bill Farnan may have dodged a bullet as the bout went to the scorecards after 6 rounds due to suffering a severe cut from a head butt. The decision earned him his first successful title defense.
Other notable fights saw Peter Jackson defeat John Sullivan by decision.
Charles Hadley defeated William Miller, John Dwyer, and Mike Cleary twice, to solidify his standing as the next challenger for the title in 1886.
After losing his first 3 fights, Bob Fitzsimmons has now proved to be a threat as he won his next 8 bouts and sliding into 4th place.
Pat Killen is 9-0 with 8 KOs, but except for a decision victory over an aging Joe Coburn, who has he fought?
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