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18th July 1894, Madison Square Garden
Featherweight
Sammy Kelly (18-5-0)(2)(#6) WDSQ9 Young Griffo (34-5-0)(#6)
It has been a shocking time of it recently for Griffo. He lurched further out of the World title scene when he planted a right hand so far 'south of the border' that he left referee Nagle no option but to disqualify the Australian.
Griffo had dominated a dull bout, seemingly on his way to a comfortable points win. Kelly, on the other hand, has enjoyed a good year and announced post fight that he would defend his domestic title against Johnny T Griffin. Griffin recently demolished Billy Whistler in a round and will be favourite to regain his belt, the fight will also carry official World Title Eliminator status.
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