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mking55 · 12-23-2003, 07:15 PM

May 19, 1909
Jack Johnson will make his first defense against Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. O'Brien was knocked out by Tommy Burns during one of Burn's many defenses.
Both fighters appear in top condition.
Johnson KO's O'Brien at 2:49 of Round 3. Good fight Mr. O'Brien!
(Real life: Johnson ND6 O'Brien)

June 30, 1909
Johnson defends against Tony Ross.
Both fighters are in top condition.
Johnson KO's Ross at 3:00 of Round 7.
(Real life: Johnson ND 6 Ross)

September 9, 1909
Johnson defends against Al Kaufmann.
Both fighters are in top condition.
Johnson scores a TKO over Kaufmann at 23 seconds of Round 8.
(Real life: Johnson ND 10 Kaufmann)

October 16, 1909
Johnson takes on Stanley Ketchel.
Both fighters are in top condition.
It goes the distance but it is no contest.
Johnson wins by decision on all 3 scorecards. The judge's have it 14-1, 14-1, 12-3.
(Real life: Johnson KO's Ketchel in Round 12)

July 4, 1910
Johnson will take on former champion James J. Jeffries. Jeffries retired with his champion belt but the lure of the big money (or was it something else?) brings him back.
Johnson is top condition while Jeffries is inactive at the end of his career.
Johnson scores a TKO over Jeffries at 1:43 of the 4th round.
(Real life: Johnson scores a TKO over Jeffries in the 15th round)

July 4, 1912
Johnson takes on another of Burn's former challenger's, Fireman Jim Flynn. Flynn was KO'ed in the 4th by Burns but says he has no fear of Jack Johnson.
It looks like Flynn fights too frequently while Johnson broke training regularly.
Flynn runs out of steam in the 3rd round.
Johnson by TKO over Flynn at 2:56 of the 3rd round.
(Real life: Johnson scores a TKO in the 9th over Flynn)

December 19, 1913
Jack Johnson takes on Battling Jim Johnson (no relative).
Both fighters are in top condition.
In the 2nd round Battling Jim scores a devistating punch. Johnson wobbles and falls like he's been shot. An upset!
Jim Johnson KO's Jack Johnson at 1:51 of Round 2.
(Real life: Draw)

We have a Johnson as champion, just the wrong one.

12-23-2003, 07:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
mking55 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 819 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33x in 16 posts	Jack Johnson May 19, 1909 Jack Johnson will make his first defense against Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. O'Brien was knocked out by Tommy Burns during one of Burn's many defenses. Both fighters appear in top condition. Johnson KO's O'Brien at 2:49 of Round 3. Good fight Mr. O'Brien! (Real life: Johnson ND6 O'Brien) June 30, 1909 Johnson defends against Tony Ross. Both fighters are in top condition. Johnson KO's Ross at 3:00 of Round 7. (Real life: Johnson ND 6 Ross) September 9, 1909 Johnson defends against Al Kaufmann. Both fighters are in top condition. Johnson scores a TKO over Kaufmann at 23 seconds of Round 8. (Real life: Johnson ND 10 Kaufmann) October 16, 1909 Johnson takes on Stanley Ketchel. Both fighters are in top condition. It goes the distance but it is no contest. Johnson wins by decision on all 3 scorecards. The judge's have it 14-1, 14-1, 12-3. (Real life: Johnson KO's Ketchel in Round 12) July 4, 1910 Johnson will take on former champion James J. Jeffries. Jeffries retired with his champion belt but the lure of the big money (or was it something else?) brings him back. Johnson is top condition while Jeffries is inactive at the end of his career. Johnson scores a TKO over Jeffries at 1:43 of the 4th round. (Real life: Johnson scores a TKO over Jeffries in the 15th round) July 4, 1912 Johnson takes on another of Burn's former challenger's, Fireman Jim Flynn. Flynn was KO'ed in the 4th by Burns but says he has no fear of Jack Johnson. It looks like Flynn fights too frequently while Johnson broke training regularly. Flynn runs out of steam in the 3rd round. Johnson by TKO over Flynn at 2:56 of the 3rd round. (Real life: Johnson scores a TKO in the 9th over Flynn) December 19, 1913 Jack Johnson takes on Battling Jim Johnson (no relative). Both fighters are in top condition. In the 2nd round Battling Jim scores a devistating punch. Johnson wobbles and falls like he's been shot. An upset! Jim Johnson KO's Jack Johnson at 1:51 of Round 2. (Real life: Draw) We have a Johnson as champion, just the wrong one.