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12th June 1894, Philadelphia
Middleweight
Mike Lucie (13-1-0)(13) TKO8 Peter Newton (15-2-0)(15)
Neither of these fighters are known for hanging around. The pair stood toe to toe for the entirety of the scrap.
Newton had his moments, notably in the sixth round, when he had Lucie (below) in trouble but the American always held sway.
The end came in the eighth round when, after a right hook, Lucie scored the fights first knockdown. The Australian got to his feet but was dumped on his backside again after a right uppercut. He bravely pulled himself off the canvas but referee Raleigh called time.
This victory has put Lucie firmly in the World Title scene.
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