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mking55 · 12-22-2003, 02:12 AM

March 17, 1897
Tom Sharkey makes his first defense against Bob Fitzsimmons.
Sharkey is in top condition while Fitzsimmons appears to be undertrained.
It appears that Fitzsimmons was undertrained. Seriously undertrained.
Sharkey KO's Fitzsimmons at the 33 second mark of the 4th round.
(Real life: Fitzsimmons KO's Corbett in Round 14)

June 9, 1899
Tom Sharkey defends against James J. Jeffries.
Both fighters appear to be in top condition for what promises to be a battle to end the century.
Jeffries KO's Sharkey at 2:56 of the 10th round.
(Real life: Jeffries KO's Fitzsimmons in the 11th round)

The simulated champion and the real life champion finally intersect in time.

12-22-2003, 02:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
mking55 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 819 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33x in 16 posts	Tom Sharkey March 17, 1897 Tom Sharkey makes his first defense against Bob Fitzsimmons. Sharkey is in top condition while Fitzsimmons appears to be undertrained. It appears that Fitzsimmons was undertrained. Seriously undertrained. Sharkey KO's Fitzsimmons at the 33 second mark of the 4th round. (Real life: Fitzsimmons KO's Corbett in Round 14) June 9, 1899 Tom Sharkey defends against James J. Jeffries. Both fighters appear to be in top condition for what promises to be a battle to end the century. Jeffries KO's Sharkey at 2:56 of the 10th round. (Real life: Jeffries KO's Fitzsimmons in the 11th round) The simulated champion and the real life champion finally intersect in time.