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Jeff1787 · 07-28-2009, 10:15 PM

February 26th – Light Heavyweight division: #4 ranked Jack Root (20-3-2 (8)) scored a 5th round knockout over #3 ranked George Gardner 20-2-2 (10).

The real historical bout ended in a six round draw.

February 29th – Featherweight division: In a PBR title bout, #13 ranked Dave Sullivan 24-11-1 (11) scored a 2nd round TKO over the champion, Young Corbett II 26-2-1 (14) to capture the title. Corbett had defended his title twice.

In the real historical bout, Sullivan scored an 11th round TKO. Per BoxRec.com, Corbett defended his World title at 130 lbs but Abe Attell was recognized as the true World Featherweight champion at 122lbs.

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Jeff1787 All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Doghouse Posts: 1,706 Thanks: 28 Thanked 27x in 27 posts	February 1904...notable bouts February 26th – Light Heavyweight division: #4 ranked Jack Root (20-3-2 (8)) scored a 5th round knockout over #3 ranked George Gardner 20-2-2 (10). The real historical bout ended in a six round draw. February 29th – Featherweight division: In a PBR title bout, #13 ranked Dave Sullivan 24-11-1 (11) scored a 2nd round TKO over the champion, Young Corbett II 26-2-1 (14) to capture the title. Corbett had defended his title twice. In the real historical bout, Sullivan scored an 11th round TKO. Per BoxRec.com, Corbett defended his World title at 130 lbs but Abe Attell was recognized as the true World Featherweight champion at 122lbs. __________________ "Lou Gehrig had one advantage over me. He was a better ballplayer." - Gil Hodges MLB Modified