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JCWeb · 08-03-2008, 11:27 AM

December 27, 1924 -- Atlantic City, Convention Hall -- Popular LH prospect Maxie Rosenbloom graduates from the TC opposition ranks by taking on his first RL opponent, Abie Bain, a 1-rated LH, who enters tonight's bout with a 9-1 (5) career mark, having lost his last bout by TKO to TC Marvin Ritter. The bout, scheduled for 10, is the main support to a JLW World title contest.

Round one, Rosenbloom establishes the jab but Bain uncorks a sharp combination that stops Rosenbloom in his tracks, a real wake-up call for Maxie. Rosenbloom clinches, then doubles up on his left and sticks a short hook to the ribs of Bain. Bain unloads with a huge left that is sidestepped by Rosenbloom. Maxie works the jab, but misses the follow-up. Good recovery by Rosenbloom after Bain landed some serious leather early on.

Second round, Rosenbloom stays outside while Bain works inside. Rosenbloom ties up Bain, alot of pushing and shoving, not much action. Rosenbloom uncorks a hook to the body, leans on his opponent and draws a caution from the referee. Rosenbloom forces Bain to retreat with a hook to the head, follows with an uppercut. What little action there was this round was all Rosenbloom.

Round three, both men elect to stay at long range. Rosenbloom fires an uppercut to the chin of Bain. Rosenbloom uses the jab to stick and move. Bain connects with a jab of his own but can't follow up. Rosenbloom scores with a jab and then an uppercut. There's a flurry of action right before the bell, and once again Rosenbloom has the upper hand.

Round four, Rosenbloom works inside while Bain stays on the outside. Rosenbloom lands a clean combination, then there's alot of clutching and grappling, then Maxie splits the gloves with a straight right. Bain misses. Rosenbloom scores with another jab, but can't follow up. Another strong round for Rosenbloom.

Fifth round sees some toe-to-toe action as both men elect to work the inside. Rosenbloom connects with an uppercut and pins Bain in the corner, pummeling him with a cross and an uppercut. Rosenbloom sticks out a jab. Bain sneaks through a straight right. A double hook to the body scores for Rosenbloom. Bain gets in an uppercut on the inside. More clinching, Rosenbloom nails Bain with two quick jabs on the break.

Midway through the scheduled 10-rounder, Rosenbloom is way ahead (50-45) on the unofficial card.

Round six, Bain tries to force action on the inside while Rosenbloom is content to stay outside. Bain's punches begin to lack sting now. Rosenbloom scores with an uppercut, follows with a right that lands. Bain suffers a cut lip. Rosenbloom connects with a jab and targets the cut. Bain is gradually worn down, throws a hook that is blocked. Rosenbloom follows with a hook of his own, then connects with another hook to the head right before the bell. Another big round for Maxie.

Seventh round, both work inside. Bain's left eye is starting to puff up. The cut around Bain's mouth is still bleeding. Rosenbloom unleashes a flurry of blows. More clutching and grabbing. Rosenbloom connects with a jab that causes the cut to worsen. Repeated jabs by Rosenbloom are wearing his opponent down.

Round eight, Bain is looking for a KO while Rosenbloom stays on the outside. The cut is patched up by Bain's corner, but the swelling is getting worse. An exchange of blows favors Bain. Rosenbloom unleashes a hook to the head. Bain can't find the range with his jab. Rosenbloom shows good side-to-side movement. A cross connects for Rosenbloom. Bain lands a cross but is warned for low blows. Close round, edge to Rosenbloom.

Round nine, Bain is all-out attack while Rosenbloom puts defense first. Bain is wild with a hook. Rosenbloom counters with an uppercut. Rosenbloom works the jab to set up a hook to the body. Bain swings and misses. Rosenbloom uncorks a hook to the body and draws a warning from the ref. A jab to the chest scores for Maxie. Bain connects with a jab, but otherwise it is all Rosenbloom.

Final round. A weary Bain presses the attack. A combination from Rosenbloom is off target. Bain fires and misses. Rosenbloom works the jab, Bain misses with the left. Rosenbloom lands an uppercut to the chest and neck of Bain. Bain is wild with a hook. More of the same, Rosenbloom works the head and body while Bain gamely hangs on. The bell sounds and the bout goes to the scorecards.

No surprise, a UD 10 for Rosenbloom (99-92, 98-92, 97-93) to move his record to 12-0 (7 KOs) worth 522 PPs.

A few more bouts before the year-end reports ...

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JCWeb All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 723	Rosenbloom Faces First RL Opponent December 27, 1924 -- Atlantic City, Convention Hall -- Popular LH prospect Maxie Rosenbloom graduates from the TC opposition ranks by taking on his first RL opponent, Abie Bain, a 1-rated LH, who enters tonight's bout with a 9-1 (5) career mark, having lost his last bout by TKO to TC Marvin Ritter. The bout, scheduled for 10, is the main support to a JLW World title contest. Round one, Rosenbloom establishes the jab but Bain uncorks a sharp combination that stops Rosenbloom in his tracks, a real wake-up call for Maxie. Rosenbloom clinches, then doubles up on his left and sticks a short hook to the ribs of Bain. Bain unloads with a huge left that is sidestepped by Rosenbloom. Maxie works the jab, but misses the follow-up. Good recovery by Rosenbloom after Bain landed some serious leather early on. Second round, Rosenbloom stays outside while Bain works inside. Rosenbloom ties up Bain, alot of pushing and shoving, not much action. Rosenbloom uncorks a hook to the body, leans on his opponent and draws a caution from the referee. Rosenbloom forces Bain to retreat with a hook to the head, follows with an uppercut. What little action there was this round was all Rosenbloom. Round three, both men elect to stay at long range. Rosenbloom fires an uppercut to the chin of Bain. Rosenbloom uses the jab to stick and move. Bain connects with a jab of his own but can't follow up. Rosenbloom scores with a jab and then an uppercut. There's a flurry of action right before the bell, and once again Rosenbloom has the upper hand. Round four, Rosenbloom works inside while Bain stays on the outside. Rosenbloom lands a clean combination, then there's alot of clutching and grappling, then Maxie splits the gloves with a straight right. Bain misses. Rosenbloom scores with another jab, but can't follow up. Another strong round for Rosenbloom. Fifth round sees some toe-to-toe action as both men elect to work the inside. Rosenbloom connects with an uppercut and pins Bain in the corner, pummeling him with a cross and an uppercut. Rosenbloom sticks out a jab. Bain sneaks through a straight right. A double hook to the body scores for Rosenbloom. Bain gets in an uppercut on the inside. More clinching, Rosenbloom nails Bain with two quick jabs on the break. Midway through the scheduled 10-rounder, Rosenbloom is way ahead (50-45) on the unofficial card. Round six, Bain tries to force action on the inside while Rosenbloom is content to stay outside. Bain's punches begin to lack sting now. Rosenbloom scores with an uppercut, follows with a right that lands. Bain suffers a cut lip. Rosenbloom connects with a jab and targets the cut. Bain is gradually worn down, throws a hook that is blocked. Rosenbloom follows with a hook of his own, then connects with another hook to the head right before the bell. Another big round for Maxie. Seventh round, both work inside. Bain's left eye is starting to puff up. The cut around Bain's mouth is still bleeding. Rosenbloom unleashes a flurry of blows. More clutching and grabbing. Rosenbloom connects with a jab that causes the cut to worsen. Repeated jabs by Rosenbloom are wearing his opponent down. Round eight, Bain is looking for a KO while Rosenbloom stays on the outside. The cut is patched up by Bain's corner, but the swelling is getting worse. An exchange of blows favors Bain. Rosenbloom unleashes a hook to the head. Bain can't find the range with his jab. Rosenbloom shows good side-to-side movement. A cross connects for Rosenbloom. Bain lands a cross but is warned for low blows. Close round, edge to Rosenbloom. Round nine, Bain is all-out attack while Rosenbloom puts defense first. Bain is wild with a hook. Rosenbloom counters with an uppercut. Rosenbloom works the jab to set up a hook to the body. Bain swings and misses. Rosenbloom uncorks a hook to the body and draws a warning from the ref. A jab to the chest scores for Maxie. Bain connects with a jab, but otherwise it is all Rosenbloom. Final round. A weary Bain presses the attack. A combination from Rosenbloom is off target. Bain fires and misses. Rosenbloom works the jab, Bain misses with the left. Rosenbloom lands an uppercut to the chest and neck of Bain. Bain is wild with a hook. More of the same, Rosenbloom works the head and body while Bain gamely hangs on. The bell sounds and the bout goes to the scorecards. No surprise, a UD 10 for Rosenbloom (99-92, 98-92, 97-93) to move his record to 12-0 (7 KOs) worth 522 PPs. A few more bouts before the year-end reports ...