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World Light Heavyweight Championship Bout…15 rounds…Buffalo, NY

Joe Choynski…#1 contender

• United States
• Record: 48-0 (38)
• Career stage: end
• Conditioning: top condition

Philadelphia Jack O’Brien…#2 contender

• United States
• Record: 17-2 (5)
• Career stage: pre-prime
• Conditioning: top condition

Fight Stats

• Result: O’Brien UD15
• Knockdowns scored: none
• Punching accuracy: Choynski 124/1303 (9.5%), O’Brien 454/706 (64.3%)
• Scoring: 148-137, 149-136, 148-137 all for O’Brien

Fight recap:
The punch totals tell the story of this fight. O’Brien landed almost four times as many punches as did Choynski. The bottom line was that Choynski couldn’t hit the elusive O’Brien. Choynski only landed 9.5% of his punches. Choynski won the first round, but that was pretty much it. Round 10 was close, but O’Brien easily won every other round. Choynski just couldn’t penetrate O’Brien’s defense. Choynski took the first loss of his career, with is most likely coming to an end. O’Brien becomes the first Light Heavyweight Champion of the world.

Historical bout:
N/A

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Bantamweight Ike Weir retires...



"Ike" Weir
(Isaac O'Neil Weir)
(the "Belfast Spider")
BORN: February 5 1867; Lurgan, Northern Ireland

Weir was an exceptional boxer who was lightning quick and possessed an excellent sharp-shooter left hand; He often clowned as he boxed but despite his antics, Ike was a terrific talent; During his career, he fought some men who were 30-40 pounds heavier and won.

In addition to his boxing career, Ike was famous for being a champion jockey, trick shooter, acrobat, traditional Irish dancer and for turning somersaults as he entered the ring and in the ring itself.

During his career, Weir defeated such men as William Snee, Willie Clark, George Siddons, Tommy Danforth, Tommy Barnes, Kentucky Rosebud, Frank Steele, Joe Flaherty, Joe Hopkins, Tommy McManus, "Torpedo" Billy Murphy and Eddie Loeber.

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April 10, 1900

• LW: Battling Nelson 19-0-0 (5) KO1 Artie Tully 35-6-3 (12)

April 27, 1900

• FW: Solly Smith 49-4-1 (22) UD12 Martin Flaherty 22-10-5 (6)
• BW: Harry Harris 16-2-1 (3) KO6 Danny Mahoney 29-21-2 (7)

April 28, 1900

• FW: Billy Whistler 16-6-5 (1) UD12 Dan E Daly 23-9-7 (10)

April 29, 1900

• MW: Frank Sturgeon 14-11-2 (7) KO6 Billy Woods 32-9-1 (21)

April 30, 1900

• FLY: Walter Croot 22-4-3 (4) UD10 John Connors 15-9-2 (4)
• FW: Dal Hawkins 50-8-1 (27) UD10 Eddie Loeber 20-12-5 (1)
• BW: Ike Weir 50-10-2 (21) KO9 Charley Kelly 27-6-0 (17)
• MW: Billy Stift 20-8-2 (5) UD12 Fred Morris 43-7-2 (30)
• LW: Walter Edgerton 24-6-3 (2) MD12 Wilmington Jack Daly 23-9-2 (8)

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World Featherweight Championship Bout…15 rounds…Dublin, Ireland

Jimmy Dime…#1 contender

• Ireland
• Record: 39-6-1 (27)
• Age: 34
• Career stage: post-prime
• Conditioning: top condition

Tim Hegarty…#2 contender

• Australia
• Record: 28-4-1 (9)
• Age: 23
• Career stage: prime
• Conditioning: top condition

Fight Stats

• Result: Hegarty TKO5
• Knockdowns scored: Hegarty 2, Dime 0
• Punching accuracy: Hegarty 102-for-473 (21.6%), Dime 125-for-452 (27.7%)
• Scoring: 40-37, 39-37, 40-36 all for Dime

Fight recap:
Both fighters entered the bout in top shape but Dime was 11 years older than Hegarty. The first round was pretty slow, with both fighters feeling each other out. Rounds 2,3 and 4 all went to Dime as he was the aggressor, landing several combinations and hurting Hegarty in each round. At the start of round 5, Hegarty had a large mouse under his left eye. Again Dime was the aggressor and then, all of a sudden, Hegarty dropped Dime with a vicious three punch combination just 48 seconds into the round. Dime made it to his feet at the count of nine but was very wobbly. Dime managed to hang on for another minute and then was dropped again by a wicked left hook. This time Dime got up at the seven count and then Hegarty continued the onslaught. The referee had seen enough and stopped the fight at the 2:46 mark. Tim Hegarty, although behind on all three cards, won the fight and became the first ever Featherweight Champion of the world.

Historical bout:
N/A

[Jeff1787]

May 12, 1900

• FW: PBR Title: Tim Hegarty 28-4-1 (9) TKO5 Jimmy Dime 39-6-1 (27)

May 20, 1900

• MW: Harry Peppers 28-4-3 (16) TKO1 Bill Jennings 24-11-3 (13)

May 21, 1900

• WW: Joe Walcott 32-8-0 (8) UD12 George Cole 25-2-1 (4)

May 24, 1900

• MW: Charles Goff 15-7-4 (2) MDraw10 Jack Palmer 11-6-3 (5)
• LW: Stanton Abbott 39-12-3 (27) KO6 Jim Barron 34-9-0 (22)

May 26, 1900

• WW: Tot Higgins 4-10-2 (2) UD10 Danny Needham 30-19-0 (16)
• WW: Billy Gardner 17-2-1 (3) UD12 Scaldy Bill Quinn 14-9-4 (5)
• WW: Young Peter Jackson 21-0-1 (11) KO7 Jim Franey 27-2-3 (20)

May 27, 1900

• WW: Mysterious Billy Smith 33-6-1 (14) TKO8 Utah Bob Thompson 22-7-3 (13)
• BW: Jack Kid Madden 17-5-3 (3) UD12 Tommy Kelly 41-15-0 (23)

May 29, 1900

• FW: Danny McBride 21-10-1 (3) UD10 Eddie Pierce 14-14-5 (0)

May 30, 1900

• HW: Jack Johnson 20-2-3 (8) MD12 James Jeffries 16-3-1 (9)

May 31, 1900

• FW: Young Corbett II 17-2-1 (7) TKO3 Bill Holden 22-21-3 (5)
• FW: Jack Skelly 28-9-2 (8) UD10 Eddie Lenny 5-10-5 (2)

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World Middleweight Championship Bout…15 rounds…New York, NY

Jack Bonner…#1 contender

• United States
• Record: 23-8-3 (16)
• Age: 25
• Career stage: prime
• Conditioning: top condition

Charles “Kid” McCoy…#2 contender

• United States
• Record: 35-2 (30)
• Age: 27
• Career stage: prime
• Conditioning: top condition

Fight Stats

• Result: McCoy TKO9
• Knockdowns scored: none
• Punching accuracy: Bonner 180-for-539 (33.4%), McCoy 236-for-430 (54.9%)
• Scoring: 78-74, 77-75, 78-74 all for McCoy

Fight recap

“Kid” McCoy came into the fight with 18 straight wins, 17 via knockout. As the first round got underway, it was obvious that McCoy fans were out in force; they cheered at every punch he threw. McCoy did win the first round, but rounds two through five were fairly even; but most ringside experts gave the edge to McCoy.

Round six was all Bonner. He rocked McCoy early in the round and again as the bell sounded. McCoy was still wobbly in round seven and his left eye was badly swollen. However, this was an even round.

McCoy had his legs back by round eight and began to pepper Bonner with quick one-two combinations. Bonner was almost ready to go by the end of the round but managed to hang on.

McCoy came out like gangbusters in the 9th; intent on ending the fight. He did just that as he pummeled Bonner with a furious body attack, followed by some heavy head shots. The referee had seen enough and stopped the fight.

McCoy was crowned the first ever World Middleweight Champion.

Historical bout

McCoy TKO13

[Beno999]

Watching this intently, looks good. I like how you show the real historical bouts result if there was one too.

[Jeff1787]

Originally Posted by Beno999

Watching this intently, looks good. I like how you show the real historical bouts result if there was one too.

Thanks, I'm glad that you are enjoying it.

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World Bantamweight Championship Bout…15 rounds…London, England

Jimmy Barry…#1 contender

• United States
• Record: 34-0 (15)
• Age: 30
• Career stage: prime
• Conditioning: top condition

Pedlar Palmer…#3 contender

• United Kingdom
• Record: 31-4-1 (6)
• Age: 23
• Career stage: prime
• Conditioning: top condition

Fight Stats

• Result: Barry UD15
• Knockdowns scored: Barry 3, Palmer 0
• Punching accuracy: 355 out of 1126 (31.5%)…Palmer 330 out of 1266 (26.1%)
• Scoring: 149-134, 149-134, 149-134 all for Barry

Fight recap

Palmer started the fight very aggressively, but Barry’s counter punching was extremely effective. Barry showed that he had more power as the fight wore on; and he was the much stronger fighter. Toward the end of the fight both men were cut, but Palmer’s endurance was down to nothing. Barry won the fight in a decisive manner and became the first bantamweight champion of the world.

Historical bout

N/A

[Jeff1787]

June 13, 1900
BW: Owen Moran 2-0-1 (1) UD4 Yacine Leray 0-1-0 (0)

June 22, 1900
MW: Dick O'Brien 15-10-5 (8) KO7 Kid Carter 9-3-3 (4)

June 26, 1900
FW: Abe Attell 3-0-0 (1) UD4 Jim McBride 0-2-0 (0)
HW: Hank Griffin 37-3-2 (29) TKO2 Henry Baker 36-7-2 (30)

June 27, 1900
HW: Mexican Pete Everett 21-7-0 (14) KO4 Gus Ruhlin 19-0-1 (15)

June 28, 1900
MW: Mike Donovan 10-5-1 (1) SD10 Sid Barnes 22-14-1 (12)
LW: Herb McKell 32-8-1 (21) UD10 John Henry Johnson 11-18-2 (4)

June 29, 1900
HW: Nick Burley 32-8-2 (26) KO6 Owen Sullivan 17-25-4 (10)
FW: Ben Jordan 17-6-0 (6) TKO1 Morgan Crowthier 20-10-5 (3)
HW: Bill Doherty 31-6-4 (17) TKO8 Joe Goddard 32-11-2 (19)

June 30, 1900
MW: Tim Draffin Murphy 18-16-3 (8) KO10 Belfast Billy Kelly 22-13-3 (9)
MW: Jewey Cook 17-7-3 (4) KO10 Alec Gregganis 29-9-1 (9)
WW: Owen Ziegler 21-9-1 (9) UD12 Jim Judge 20-7-4 (6)

[Lee]

Originally Posted by Beno999

Watching this intently, looks good. I like how you show the real historical bouts result if there was one too.

+1 here, that definitely is a nice touch!

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Tom Sharkey - Heavyweight
Record: 28-1-1 (24)
Title bouts: 1-0 (1)
Country: Ireland
Age: 26
Next title fight: #6 Gus Ruhlin - September 15, 1900

Philadelphia Jack O’Brien – Light Heavyweight
Record: 18-2 (5)
Title bouts: 1-0
Country: United States
Age: 22
Next title fight: #2 Jack Root - August 17, 1900


Charles “Kid” McCoy – Middleweight
Record: 36-2 (31)
Title bouts: 1-0 (1)
Country: United States
Age: 28
Next title fight: #2 Jack Lalor - September 28, 1900

Rube Ferns – Welterweight
Record: 19-0-1 (9)
Title bouts: 1-0 (1)
Country: United States
Age: 26
Next title fight: #2 Jim Franey - August 31, 1900

Joe Gans – Lightweight
Record: 36-0 (20)
Title bouts: 1-0 (1)
Country: United States
Age: 26
Next title fight: #1 Battling Nelson - July 21, 1900

Tim Hegarty – Featherweight
Record: 29-4-1(10)
Title bouts: 1-0 (1)
Country: Australia
Age: 23
Next title fight: #6 Tommy Warren - August 11, 1900

Jimmy Barry – Bantamweight
Record: 35-0 (15)
Title bouts: 1-0
Country: United States
Age: 30
Next title fight: #2 Billy Plimmer - November 24, 1900

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World Lightweight Championship Bout…15 rounds…Cleveland, Ohio

Joe Gans…Champion

• United States
• Record: 36-0 (20)
• Age: 26
• Career stage: prime
• Conditioning: top condition

“Battling” Nelson…#1 contender

• Denmark
• Record: 20-0 (6)
• Age: 18
• Career stage: prime
• Conditioning: top condition

Fight Stats

• Result: Gans TKO6
• Knockdowns scored: none
• Punching accuracy: Gans 194/358 (54.2%), Nelson 101/357 (28.3%)
• Scoring: 49-46, 50-45, 50-45 all for Gans

Fight recap
The fight started off in the same way as it ended; Nelson couldn’t connect with his punched while Gans could. Gans appeared to win every round and opened a nasty cut over Nelson’s right eye in the third round with a short left hook. By the 5th round the blood from the cut was impairing Nelson’s sight. The referee briefed halted the fight but decided to let it continue on the advice of the ring doctor. Finally in the 6th round the referee put a stop to it do to the severity of the cut. Gans won by TKO and successfully defended his title for the first time.

Historical bout
N/A

[Jeff1787]

July 6, 1900
FW: #18 Eddie Santry 16-8-2 (8) UD12 #2 Oscar Gardner 36-2-2 (22)
Historical Bout: Santry 20 round win by decision (Fitchburg Sentinel)

July 8, 1900
FLY: Jimmy Gorman 21-5-3 (12) SD10 Eddie Avery 29-6-5 (12)

July 22, 1900
MW: #8 Frank Craig 34-3-1 (17) UD12 #4 Tom Thomas 16-10-1 (10)

July 26, 1900
WW: #13 Jim Janey 15-8-4 (6) UD12 #23 Dick Case 30-8-1 (5)

July 27, 1900
HW: #13 James Ryan 30-9-2 (14) KO2 #24 Jimmy Ryan 33-13-1 (18)
HW: #3 Bob Armstrong 26-5-0 (17) UD12 #10 George Byers 14-6-2 (6)

July 29, 1900
LW: #19 Jack Goldswain 15-8-1 (6) Tech SD8 #15 Patsy Sweeney 12-4-0 (3)
FW: #16 Tommy White 32-6-3 (7) TKO4 #12 Patsy Haley 16-10-2 (4)
LW: #10 Frank Erne 30-8-0 (16) UD12 #9 Elwood McCloskey 12-13-3 (1)
BW: #12 Ernie Stanton 22-10-1 (2) TKO11 #7 Robert Burns 16-16-6 (2)

July 30, 1900
LW: #3 Jack Everhardt 29-5-1 (12) TKO10 #12 Mike Farragher 25-12-2 (9)

July 31, 1900
MW: #9 Jack Stelzner 22-4-4 (7) TKO9 #7 Tom Duggan 36-10-0 (27)
WW: #18 Young Corbett 36-9-2 (15) KO7 #16 Indiana Tommy Williams 34-12-2 (20)

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