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djday45 · 11-07-2009, 03:16 AM

1st February 1920 New York

Here in the big apple we have had a major card of Pro boxing with three of America's leading contenders for the world title showing their skills.

First up was veteran boxer William S Hart who won a clear but never exciting unanimous decision over Joseph Singleton. Hart as is his style was methodical, and deliberate in defeating his younger opponent and did everything asked of him with his solid and heavy jab I just feel he will need more against the top lights of the division.

Next up was young dashing Richard Barthelmess who was fighting with DW Griffith in his corner in the fight bout of their new contract.
His opponent was Walter Kolomoku who frankly was so below Barthelmess skill level it was really a mismatch. Barthelmess is such a skilled all rounder that an opponent of Kolomoku's stature had no chance him against him.

Barthelmess seemed to toy with him until the 3rd when a nasty looking jab opened up a bad gash on his left eyelid the ref stopped the bout immediately as Kolomoku had no chance to win the contest.

Lastly we had Douglas Fairbanks who soon showed his awesome power against Freddie Hawk. With Victor Fleming in his corner he wasted no time in dispatching his hapless opponent with a series of brutal uppercuts inside that soon had Hawk semi conscious on the canvas muchto the delight of his fans.

All three contenders came through their bouts safely although many people are saying they cannot wait for the tourney to start so they can start fighting each other.

11-07-2009, 03:16 AM	#23 (permalink)
djday45 All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,474 Thanks: 3 Thanked 19x in 12 posts	Fairbanks, Barthelmess and Hart in New York Card 1st February 1920 New York Here in the big apple we have had a major card of Pro boxing with three of America's leading contenders for the world title showing their skills. First up was veteran boxer William S Hart who won a clear but never exciting unanimous decision over Joseph Singleton. Hart as is his style was methodical, and deliberate in defeating his younger opponent and did everything asked of him with his solid and heavy jab I just feel he will need more against the top lights of the division. Next up was young dashing Richard Barthelmess who was fighting with DW Griffith in his corner in the fight bout of their new contract. His opponent was Walter Kolomoku who frankly was so below Barthelmess skill level it was really a mismatch. Barthelmess is such a skilled all rounder that an opponent of Kolomoku's stature had no chance him against him. Barthelmess seemed to toy with him until the 3rd when a nasty looking jab opened up a bad gash on his left eyelid the ref stopped the bout immediately as Kolomoku had no chance to win the contest. Lastly we had Douglas Fairbanks who soon showed his awesome power against Freddie Hawk. With Victor Fleming in his corner he wasted no time in dispatching his hapless opponent with a series of brutal uppercuts inside that soon had Hawk semi conscious on the canvas muchto the delight of his fans. All three contenders came through their bouts safely although many people are saying they cannot wait for the tourney to start so they can start fighting each other.