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Pugilistica · 05-13-2008, 07:38 PM

It is now the beginning of 1888. Boxing history has already been changed as in 3 years we have had 3 different champions. Bill Farnan and Charles Hadley became the first great rivalry in the ABH. (Its been very hard to shake Farnan out of the #2 spot...he seems to always be involved in title fights).

Champions
1885 Bill Farnan (MD Mike Cleary)
1886 Charles Hadley (KO8)
1887 Bill Farnan (UD)
1887 Peter Jackson (TKO3)

Jackson (17-2) will now defend his title against fellow countryman, Bill Farnan (30-5-2). Farnan will attempt to regain the title for third time.

Hard hitting John L. Sullivan is 17-6 with 15 KOs. 2 of his losses were to Bob Fitzsimmons. Every time Sullivan has a shot to rise in the rankings, he loses a big fight. He is currently ranked #10.

Pat Killen, ranked #6, is 12-2 with 11 big KOs. His most impressive bout was his last one, a split decision loss to former champion Professor Charles Hadley.

On the rise: Someone to look out for is James J. Corbett (6-1, 3KOs). His loss was a humiliating KO2 to Billy "Australian" Smith.

05-13-2008, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pugilistica Bat Boy Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9	It is now the beginning of 1888. Boxing history has already been changed as in 3 years we have had 3 different champions. Bill Farnan and Charles Hadley became the first great rivalry in the ABH. (Its been very hard to shake Farnan out of the #2 spot...he seems to always be involved in title fights). Champions 1885 Bill Farnan (MD Mike Cleary) 1886 Charles Hadley (KO8) 1887 Bill Farnan (UD) 1887 Peter Jackson (TKO3) Jackson (17-2) will now defend his title against fellow countryman, Bill Farnan (30-5-2). Farnan will attempt to regain the title for third time. Hard hitting John L. Sullivan is 17-6 with 15 KOs. 2 of his losses were to Bob Fitzsimmons. Every time Sullivan has a shot to rise in the rankings, he loses a big fight. He is currently ranked #10. Pat Killen, ranked #6, is 12-2 with 11 big KOs. His most impressive bout was his last one, a split decision loss to former champion Professor Charles Hadley. On the rise: Someone to look out for is James J. Corbett (6-1, 3KOs). His loss was a humiliating KO2 to Billy "Australian" Smith.