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JCWeb · 06-20-2008, 02:47 AM

March 8, 1924: Vancouver, BC -- Heralded WW prospect "Baby Face" Jimmy McLarnin makes his third career start in a six-rounder versus TC Phil Wheeler. Wheeler is winless in three prior bouts while McLarnin is a perfect 2-0.

Round one, McLarnin misses with an uppercut from the outside, and is wide with a follow-up hook. Wheeler's left is blocked, and he leaves himself open for a hook from McLarnin. "Baby Face" follows up with a lead right, then a jab that is picked off by Wheeler. McLarnin lands a solid right right before the bell, and is in command throughout the opening stanza.

Second round, McLarnin moves inside. A hook to the body and the head backs up Wheeler. McLarnin finds the range with a jab, and Wheeler connects with a return jab. McLarnin steps up the pace, stunning Wheeler with a left to the head and body followed by a solid uppercut. McLarnin repeatedly pops the jab, while Wheeler retreats once again. A strong round for McLarnin.

Round three, McLarnin elects to work the inside again, applying increasing pressure to his opponent. McLarnin dominates the action with the jab, then connects with a huge uppercut. Wheeler's left eye shows signs of swelling. A short hook to the ribs right before the bell makes Wheeler wince. Another round in the books, with McLarnin far ahead at this point.

Fourth round, and McLarnin is looking to finish his opponent. A strong uppercut puts Wheeler on the deck for a seven-count. McLarnin's killer instinct kicks in, and he nails Wheeler with a left hook and then follows wiht a right hook to the head. It's just a question of time now. McLarnin reaches the target with a cross while Wheeler flails away with a hook that is partially blocked. A short hook to the midsection by McLarnin sets up Wheeler for the coup-de-grace, another superb short, clean uppercut. Wheeler slumps to the canvas and is counted out at 2:13 of the fourth round.

Huge cheers for McLarnin, who runs his record to 3-0 (all three by KO), good for 315 PPs. He is expected to return to the ring in April.

06-20-2008, 02:47 AM	#532 (permalink)
JCWeb All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 729	McLarnin Back in Action March 8, 1924: Vancouver, BC -- Heralded WW prospect "Baby Face" Jimmy McLarnin makes his third career start in a six-rounder versus TC Phil Wheeler. Wheeler is winless in three prior bouts while McLarnin is a perfect 2-0. Round one, McLarnin misses with an uppercut from the outside, and is wide with a follow-up hook. Wheeler's left is blocked, and he leaves himself open for a hook from McLarnin. "Baby Face" follows up with a lead right, then a jab that is picked off by Wheeler. McLarnin lands a solid right right before the bell, and is in command throughout the opening stanza. Second round, McLarnin moves inside. A hook to the body and the head backs up Wheeler. McLarnin finds the range with a jab, and Wheeler connects with a return jab. McLarnin steps up the pace, stunning Wheeler with a left to the head and body followed by a solid uppercut. McLarnin repeatedly pops the jab, while Wheeler retreats once again. A strong round for McLarnin. Round three, McLarnin elects to work the inside again, applying increasing pressure to his opponent. McLarnin dominates the action with the jab, then connects with a huge uppercut. Wheeler's left eye shows signs of swelling. A short hook to the ribs right before the bell makes Wheeler wince. Another round in the books, with McLarnin far ahead at this point. Fourth round, and McLarnin is looking to finish his opponent. A strong uppercut puts Wheeler on the deck for a seven-count. McLarnin's killer instinct kicks in, and he nails Wheeler with a left hook and then follows wiht a right hook to the head. It's just a question of time now. McLarnin reaches the target with a cross while Wheeler flails away with a hook that is partially blocked. A short hook to the midsection by McLarnin sets up Wheeler for the coup-de-grace, another superb short, clean uppercut. Wheeler slumps to the canvas and is counted out at 2:13 of the fourth round. Huge cheers for McLarnin, who runs his record to 3-0 (all three by KO), good for 315 PPs. He is expected to return to the ring in April.