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professordp · 11-27-2008, 01:02 PM

WORLD BOXING REVIEW

March 1957

Ringside Report:

PATTERSON STOPS JACKSON IN SIX

By Skip Bailey

In his first title defense heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson scored an impressive six round TKO over number one contender Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson. The two had met last year in a twelve round title eliminator which saw Patterson take a split decision win over Jackson.

This time there was no question over which of the two is the superior fighter. Patterson was just too quick of hand and foot for Jackson, who tried his best to establish an inside attack throughout the contest.

For the first two rounds, Hurricane tried in vain to cut off the ring and work the champion into the corner. Patterson was able to force Jackson back with his accurate jabs and sharp hooks to the head and body.

By the third round, it appeared that Jackson had solved the Patterson puzzle and began to work his attack at close quarters. He hurt Floyd with several uppercuts which set up hard crosses. He had Patterson hurt midway through the frame and when the closing bell rang, a puffiness around the champion's right eye could be discerned.

Between rounds, Patterson's manager Cus D'Amato made some adjustments, and his fighter began greeting the incoming Jackson with well-placed uppercuts to the head during the fourth. Still, Jackson was able to get inside and hurt Patterson with uppercuts of his own.

This pattern continued throughout the fifth round. At the start of the sixth, Jackson continued to be the aggressor. After Tommy missed with a wild right, Patterson nailed him with a hard left hook that set up a precision right which put Jackson down at the 1:40 mark.

Although Jackson was up at six, he wasn't fully recovered. Sensing his opponent was in serious trouble, Patterson began to pour it on, and the Hurricane offered no resistance causing referee Art Mercante to call a halt to the contest at 2:14.

Patterson, who had been fighting as a light heavy only a few years ago, came in at a sold 184 lbs and appears to have blossomed into a bona fide heavyweight. His record is now at 32-1-0 with his only loss at the hands of former light heavy champ Joey Maxim.

Within the next week, Patterson's camp will be required to announce the name of his next opponent. Most likely he'll be facing Harold "Hal" Carter who will certainly replace Jackson as the number one contender in the Universal Boxing Organization's ranking which will be issued later this month.

A quick survey of the rankings suggests that despite his number one ranking, Carter might be Floyd's safest choice. There's a crop of younger ranked heavyweights like Ingmar Johansson and Zora Folley who could give the champ a very tough fight. Of course, Patterson's next defense would have to be approved by the UBO, but since Carter would appear to be the top contender for the crown, there should be no problem getting UBO sanctioning.

For Jackson, the loss will result in a drop in the rankings. How much he drops depends on how other fighters in the division have fared before the ranking period closes. I expect to see him falling to the fourth or fifth spot. Hs record is now 29-6-1.

WILLIAMS SCORES THIRD ROUND TKO OVER DANIELS

On the undercard, Houston's Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams had little trouble dealing with veteran Frankie Daniels. After measuring Daniels during the first round, the Big Cat's claws came out.

To Daniel's credit, he tried to make a fight of it. Both men opened up in the second round, and Frankie shook Williams with a hard right cross. Unfortunately for Daniels, Cleveland was only stunned momentarily and came back with some crippling blows to the body and the head.

When the bell rang for the third, Williams appeared intent on taking his man out and began an all-out assault that overpowered Daniels. After being blasted by just about every power punch in Big Cat's arsenal, Daniels was out on his feet and the bout was stopped at the 2:29 mark.

Although he's only twenty-four, Williams has been fighting as a pro since 1951 and holds a record of 33-2-0. Given his size and power, he seems to have a bright future ahead of him and certainly commanded the attention of the boxing world with his demolition of Daniels in a major venue.

In the past, Cleveland has been plagued by poor management. He was a last minute replacement and faced Bob Satterfield who gave him a terrific beating over the course of three rounds two years ago. He now has a new team of handlers who will undoubtedly help him realize his great potential.

(For more coverage of major fights this past month, please go to Bailey's Beat on page sisteen).

11-27-2008, 01:02 PM	#44 (permalink)
professordp All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,664 Thanks: 84 Thanked 246x in 145 posts	WORLD BOXING REVIEW March 1957 *Ringside Report:* PATTERSON STOPS JACKSON IN SIX By Skip Bailey In his first title defense heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson scored an impressive six round TKO over number one contender Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson. The two had met last year in a twelve round title eliminator which saw Patterson take a split decision win over Jackson. This time there was no question over which of the two is the superior fighter. Patterson was just too quick of hand and foot for Jackson, who tried his best to establish an inside attack throughout the contest. For the first two rounds, Hurricane tried in vain to cut off the ring and work the champion into the corner. Patterson was able to force Jackson back with his accurate jabs and sharp hooks to the head and body. By the third round, it appeared that Jackson had solved the Patterson puzzle and began to work his attack at close quarters. He hurt Floyd with several uppercuts which set up hard crosses. He had Patterson hurt midway through the frame and when the closing bell rang, a puffiness around the champion's right eye could be discerned. Between rounds, Patterson's manager Cus D'Amato made some adjustments, and his fighter began greeting the incoming Jackson with well-placed uppercuts to the head during the fourth. Still, Jackson was able to get inside and hurt Patterson with uppercuts of his own. This pattern continued throughout the fifth round. At the start of the sixth, Jackson continued to be the aggressor. After Tommy missed with a wild right, Patterson nailed him with a hard left hook that set up a precision right which put Jackson down at the 1:40 mark. Although Jackson was up at six, he wasn't fully recovered. Sensing his opponent was in serious trouble, Patterson began to pour it on, and the Hurricane offered no resistance causing referee Art Mercante to call a halt to the contest at 2:14. Patterson, who had been fighting as a light heavy only a few years ago, came in at a sold 184 lbs and appears to have blossomed into a bona fide heavyweight. His record is now at 32-1-0 with his only loss at the hands of former light heavy champ Joey Maxim. Within the next week, Patterson's camp will be required to announce the name of his next opponent. Most likely he'll be facing Harold "Hal" Carter who will certainly replace Jackson as the number one contender in the Universal Boxing Organization's ranking which will be issued later this month. A quick survey of the rankings suggests that despite his number one ranking, Carter might be Floyd's safest choice. There's a crop of younger ranked heavyweights like Ingmar Johansson and Zora Folley who could give the champ a very tough fight. Of course, Patterson's next defense would have to be approved by the UBO, but since Carter would appear to be the top contender for the crown, there should be no problem getting UBO sanctioning. For Jackson, the loss will result in a drop in the rankings. How much he drops depends on how other fighters in the division have fared before the ranking period closes. I expect to see him falling to the fourth or fifth spot. Hs record is now 29-6-1. WILLIAMS SCORES THIRD ROUND TKO OVER DANIELS On the undercard, Houston's Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams had little trouble dealing with veteran Frankie Daniels. After measuring Daniels during the first round, the Big Cat's claws came out. To Daniel's credit, he tried to make a fight of it. Both men opened up in the second round, and Frankie shook Williams with a hard right cross. Unfortunately for Daniels, Cleveland was only stunned momentarily and came back with some crippling blows to the body and the head. When the bell rang for the third, Williams appeared intent on taking his man out and began an all-out assault that overpowered Daniels. After being blasted by just about every power punch in Big Cat's arsenal, Daniels was out on his feet and the bout was stopped at the 2:29 mark. Although he's only twenty-four, Williams has been fighting as a pro since 1951 and holds a record of 33-2-0. Given his size and power, he seems to have a bright future ahead of him and certainly commanded the attention of the boxing world with his demolition of Daniels in a major venue. In the past, Cleveland has been plagued by poor management. He was a last minute replacement and faced Bob Satterfield who gave him a terrific beating over the course of three rounds two years ago. He now has a new team of handlers who will undoubtedly help him realize his great potential. (For more coverage of major fights this past month, please go to Bailey's Beat on page sisteen).