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Jeffries Takes Lbf Title
May 2, 1906
James Jeffries (25-2) scored his 24th KO in the 6th round to win the title from champ Dominic McCaffrey (14-6-3).
Jeffries came in a 2-1 favorite, but it appeared that McCaffrey was intent on keeping his title. McCaffrey won the first 3 rounds and cut Jeffries over his left eye in the first.
Jeffries took the 4th and 5th before dropping McCaffrey with an uppercut in the 6th that ended the fight.
On the undercard
HW - Larry Floey (14-5-2) KO9 Joe Goddard (8-12)
LHW - Jack Root (21-6) KO8 Fred Cooley (3-7-1)
MW - Jack Bonner (14-13) MD10 Harris Martin (13-9-4)
WW - Tommy West (3-0) TKO3 Jason Murrey (TC) (0-2) (West fought as a beginner in this club fight)
LW - George McFadden (5-2-1) SD8 Jimmy Britt (1-10-2) (McFadden fought as pre-prime in this club fight)
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