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mking55 · 12-22-2003, 01:51 AM

September 7, 1892
Jake Kilrain defends against James J. Corbett
Kilrain is in top condition while Corbett shows to be over-trained.
Kilrain by a TKO at 1:18 of Round 8. (The blood was gushing from Corbett's nose).
(Real life: Corbett KO's Sullivan in the 21st).

January 25, 1894
Jake Kilrain defends against Charley Mitchell.
Mitchell lost the 1st title bout to John Sullivan. Now he can try his luck against the man who beat the man who beat him
Both fighters are in top condition.
The 3 judges see the fight in 3 totally different ways.
Judge 1 scores it 10-5 for Kilrain.
Judge 2 scores it 9-6 for Mitchell.
Judge 3 scores it 8-7 for Kilrain.
Kilrain retains the title by split decision.
(Real life: Corbett KO's Mitchell in 3)

June 24, 1896
Jake Kilrain defends against Tom Sharkey.
This does not appear to be a title fight for Corbett but Kilrain insisted on taking on the young Sharkey. I concurred with him.
Both fighters are in top condition.
Sharkey makes very quick work of Kilrain.
Sharkey KO's Kilrain at 1:22 of Round 2. A new champion is crowned.
(Real life: Corbett and Sharkey draw)

12-22-2003, 01:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
mking55 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 819 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33x in 16 posts	Jake Kilrain September 7, 1892 Jake Kilrain defends against James J. Corbett Kilrain is in top condition while Corbett shows to be over-trained. Kilrain by a TKO at 1:18 of Round 8. (The blood was gushing from Corbett's nose). (Real life: Corbett KO's Sullivan in the 21st). January 25, 1894 Jake Kilrain defends against Charley Mitchell. Mitchell lost the 1st title bout to John Sullivan. Now he can try his luck against the man who beat the man who beat him Both fighters are in top condition. The 3 judges see the fight in 3 totally different ways. Judge 1 scores it 10-5 for Kilrain. Judge 2 scores it 9-6 for Mitchell. Judge 3 scores it 8-7 for Kilrain. Kilrain retains the title by split decision. (Real life: Corbett KO's Mitchell in 3) June 24, 1896 Jake Kilrain defends against Tom Sharkey. This does not appear to be a title fight for Corbett but Kilrain insisted on taking on the young Sharkey. I concurred with him. Both fighters are in top condition. Sharkey makes very quick work of Kilrain. Sharkey KO's Kilrain at 1:22 of Round 2. A new champion is crowned. (Real life: Corbett and Sharkey draw)