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George Chip

April 7, 1914 (Brooklyn, NY): Chip's first defense is against Al McCoy, who isn't in the database, so the fight is awarded to Chip. McCoy won the historic fight, but fought 14 straight Non-decisions before losing (in a non-decision) on a KO.

November 10, 1914 (Brooklyn, NY): George Chip (17-4-0) vs Soldier Bartfield (1-0-0). Chip decides to face an unknown in young Soldier Bartfield, fighting out of his Welterweight class for this bout. Neither man is known for his hitting power, so the two exchange seemingly harmless blows for five rounds before Bartfield is floored by an uppercut from the champ and needs six seconds to get off the canvas. Chip takes the upperhand from there on, scoring a second knockdown in the ninth and cornering Bartfield in the 13th, battering his face until the referee steps in to mercifully put an end to the beating. Chip wins by TKO to retain his crown.
Historic result: McCoy over Bartfield in Non-Decision

May 4, 1915 (Brooklyn, NY): George Chip (18-4-0) vs Jimmy Clabby (67-9-17) for the World Middleweight Title. Chip decides to take on Welterweight contender Clabby, who has built an impressive resume in that weight class. Like his previous bout, Chip finds his formerly welterweight opponent to be a challenge as neither man impresses very much, and the fight is very close as it reaches the fifteenth and final round. Chip seems to shake off the doldrums in the final three minutes, but the outcome remains in doubt as the judges' tally is awaited. In a very close decision (though unanimous) Chip retains his Middleweight title. A visibly relieved Chip struts about the ring after the announcement.
Historic result: McCoy over Clabby in Non-Decision

Chip (following McCoy's historic path) fights several non-decision bouts against mediocre competition before agreeing to a defense against up-and-comer Mike O'Dowd.

November 14, 1917 (Landover, MD): George Chip (19-4-0) vs Mike O'Dowd (29-2-1) for the World Middleweight Title. It becomes apparent early that Chip is fighting out of his element against the younger and strong O'Dowd. O'Dowd floors Chip three times in the fight, with the final knockdown coming in the fourteenth round and although Chip gamely climbs to his feet, running on pure heart and tenacity, the referee has seen enough and awards O'Dowd the title on a TKO. The new champ shows the potential to become one of the greats.