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12th April 1894, California AC
US Featherweight Title
Sammy Kelly (16-5-0)(2)(Ch) SD12 Solly Smith (20-5-3)(10)(H)
Kelly enters the big time!
Sammy Kelly (below) successfully made the transition into the top ten of his division and became American Featherweight Champion.
He fought a measured fight against the rough and tough Solly Smith, gaining a close decision which was helped by a flash eighth round knockdown.
The fight was close throughout but it was Kell's good lead lead left and stiff counter that proved the difference between the two men.
Last edited by Tosti; 12-31-2009 at 05:15 AM.
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