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djday45 · 11-11-2009, 11:23 AM

1st March 1920 Paris

In a very much closer fight than anyone ever anticipated Conrad Veidt the young German hope squeezed through against the American veteran Francis X Bushman. Bushman despite being inactive recently gave a wonderful spirited performance and showed why he used to known as the king of boxing.

The smooth, fast Veidt was supposed to have too much youth and speed for him and in the end this proved so, but just. Bushman's great experience really told against the young German and despite taking punishment himself he was able to spear Veidt with many counter shots then clinch to prevent Veidt's superior hand speed and combination punching become a factor.

He was able to do this effectively for 8 or 9 rounds and after this I had Bushman just slightly ahead. It was this point either Bushman faded or Veidt's youth and stamina told and he took the last 3 rounds quite convincingly capping it off with flash knockdown in the 11th. Bushman got up bravely from this and was not seriously hurt but the damage on the scorecards was done.

Veidt was victorious just on two cards and will have to improve remarkably in the future rounds if he is to progress nearer to his world title goal.

As for Bushman his future is murky. I would advise him to retire rather than face becoming a stepping stone for young turks moving up but it seems unlikely he will heed that advice.

11-11-2009, 11:23 AM	#30 (permalink)
djday45 All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,474 Thanks: 3 Thanked 19x in 12 posts	Conrad Veidt W12 Split Francis X Bushman 1st March 1920 Paris In a very much closer fight than anyone ever anticipated Conrad Veidt the young German hope squeezed through against the American veteran Francis X Bushman. Bushman despite being inactive recently gave a wonderful spirited performance and showed why he used to known as the king of boxing. The smooth, fast Veidt was supposed to have too much youth and speed for him and in the end this proved so, but just. Bushman's great experience really told against the young German and despite taking punishment himself he was able to spear Veidt with many counter shots then clinch to prevent Veidt's superior hand speed and combination punching become a factor. He was able to do this effectively for 8 or 9 rounds and after this I had Bushman just slightly ahead. It was this point either Bushman faded or Veidt's youth and stamina told and he took the last 3 rounds quite convincingly capping it off with flash knockdown in the 11th. Bushman got up bravely from this and was not seriously hurt but the damage on the scorecards was done. Veidt was victorious just on two cards and will have to improve remarkably in the future rounds if he is to progress nearer to his world title goal. As for Bushman his future is murky. I would advise him to retire rather than face becoming a stepping stone for young turks moving up but it seems unlikely he will heed that advice.