World Boxing Federation

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Champion - Jack Dempsey

1. - Billy Baker (6-0)
2. - John P Clow (5-2)
3. - George LaBlanche (7-3)
4. - Denny Kelliher (2-1)
5. - Pete McCoy (3-3)
6. - Tom Henry (2-3)
7. - WC McClellan (4-5)
8. - Mike Malone (0-4)
9. - Tom Ferguson (0-4)
10. - Jimmy Murray (3-6-1)

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Champion - Tom McAlpine (3-1)

1. - Jack C McGee (3-1)
2. - Tug Collins (1-1)
3. - Paddy Duffy (6-2)
4. - Paddy Carey (1-1)
5. - Skin Doherty (0-2)
6. - Bob Lyons (1-3)
7. - Young Shannon (2-4)

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Champion - Harry Gilmore (11-4)

1. - Billy Myer (11-4)
2. - Jem Carney (11-2)
3. - Jack McAuliffe (7-1)
4. - Jimmy Carroll (7-1)
5. - Andy Bowen (6-1)
6. - Jack Keenan (3-2)
7. - Billy Dacey (6-3-1)
8. - Billy Frazier (1-1)
9. - Jacob Hyams (1-2)
10. - Paddy Smith (1-2-1)

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Jack Fogarty - Middleweight - USA

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Irish Lightweight prospect Jack McAuliffe would do well to follow in the footsteps of current WBF Heavyweight Champion John L Sullivan. The 'Boston Strongboy' has recently entered the ring in tip-top condition after a regimented training programme, the Irishman should take heed.

McAullife was drawn to meet follow WBF inductee, Jimmy Carroll in the second round of the ongoing Lightweight tournament.

McAuliffe stepped into the ring in Chicago in April in less than ideal condition, and he almost paid for it. McAuliffe has a history of under training, and after being on the canvas three times it was only a late rally, winning the last three rounds which earned him a draw.

After the excitement of the first bout, the rematch was moved to Madison Square Garden. The contrast of the two fights could not be more marked. The young Irishman arrived in fine fettle as did Carroll, but that is where the comparisons end, McAuliffe proceeded to completeley outclass his brave opponent until the fifth round when a vicious right bodyshot put Carroll on the canvas, he was unable to recover.

Some are of the opinion that if McAuliffe maintains his discipline he is a ready made world champion, it all depends on which Mr. McAuliffe turns up.

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The following fighters are still left in ongoing WBF Elimination Tournaments.

Lightweight

Jem Carney
Jack McAuliffe
Jacob Hyams
Jack Keen

Middleweight

Billy Baker
John P Clow
Tom Barry
Tommy Cleary

Heavyweight

Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Fell
George Godfrey
Denver Ed Smith

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WBF Lightweight Title

Harry Gilmore (Holder) (11-4) V Billy Myer (Challenger) (11-2)

The two have fought each other once before when Gilmore won by KO in the 10th round. Gilmore was ahead on all cards. This will be Myers first World Title fight.

Gilmore and Myer both enter the ring in good condition.

Rd's 1 to 3 - Even start to the fight with Gilmore returning to his stool at the end of round 3 with slight swelling to his right eye.

Round 4 - Gilmore starts the round well, but then walks into a right hook from Myer and is briefly on the deck. 39-36 Myer.

Round 5 - Gilmore's right eye is worsening, Myer dominates.

Round 6 - Gilmore's left eye starts to swell. A big right hook from Myer 30 seconds into the round sends Gilmore down for an 8 count. The champion barely survives the round. Myer clearing away 59 - 53.

Round 7 - Gilmore comes out for the round in a bad way and is tiring. His reign looks over. Against the odds Gilmore jabs his way back into the fight and wins the round.

Round 9 - The brave three times champion continues to box well but his right eye is causing untold problems, the referee takes another look and calls off the fight.

A sad way for Gilmore to relinquish his crown but another excellent performance of power punching from the improving champion.

Myer will face the winner of the forthcoming Carney/McAuliffe battle in a mandatory defence, however he stated his intention after the fight to defend against a chosen American opponent in his hometown of Streator before year end.

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Middleweight - Billy Baker Pts Tommy Cleary
Tom Barry Pts John P Clow

Lightweight - Jem Carney Pts Jack Keenan
Jack McAuliffe Pts Jacob Hyam

McAuliffe completley outclassed Hyams, but once again entered the ring in a 'shocking' state after skipping training. He will not be able to repeat this strategy when he fights Carney.

Heavyweight - Bob Fitzsimmons KO3 Denver Ed Smith
George Godfrey TKO8 Jim Fell

Negotiations are under way for Fitzsimmons to meet Godfrey on the Carney/McAuliffe undercard at the Royal Albert Hall in July. There is a possibility that the 'Hall' could stage its first WBF sanctioned six fight card.

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Godfrey/Fitzsimmons, looking forward to it.

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Weren't you in the eighties on this? I am sorry to see you loose so much.

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

Weren't you in the eighties on this? I am sorry to see you loose so much.

Hi mate, lost about a year and a half, annoyingly I was sitting there the other day thinking I should copy it all onto MS Word

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The European Boxing Union will hand out its first title belt to the winner of the forthcoming WBF Lightweight Final Eliminator bout between 'hard living' Jack McAuliffe and former WBF Champ Jem Carney.

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Reigning WBF Heavyweight Champion John L Sullivan has finally signed to fight arch rival and current no. 1 contender Peter Jackson in August of this year.

The two fighters met three years ago when the current Champion won a disputed split decision verdict.

There have been moves to stage the bout in Australia, but a US venue looks likely.

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Bob Fitzsimmons V George Godfrey

Bob Fitzsimmons stopped George Godfrey with a cuts injury with 20 seconds left in the eighth. However there was nothing fortunate about this victory, apart from a 'flash' knockdown in the third round Fitz dominated this clash between two former WBF Champions.

This was a real 'crossroads' bout, Fitz will now attempt to regain his WBF crown with an elimination bout against the loser of the upcoming Sullivan V Jackson title fight as his target. However there have been persistent rumours of a step down to Light Heavyweight if the WBF were to sanction a championship belt for the division. Fitz has now won 7 on the spin since losing his WBF crown to John L Sullivan just under a year ago.

Godfrey has lesser aspirations. However a return bout against Jack Welsh for the latter's USBA crown is a distinct possibility. Godfrey was thwarted by a cuts injury two years ago when fighting Welsh for the vacant belt.

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WBF Lightweight Final Eliminator
EBU Inaugural Lightweight Title Bout

Jem Carney (11-2) V Jack McAuliffe (10-2-1)
12 Rounds at the Royal Albert Hall

For once Carney looks liked he has undertrained. McAuliffe, as unpredictable as ever, looks a million dollars for his most important fight to date.

Round 1 - In a sensational start, after a minute of the first round, Carney fells McAuliffe with a vicious body shot. McAuliffe then shows brilliant evasive skill as Carney is unable to land a meaningful punch for the rest of the round.

Round 2 - Carney tries to land some heavy blows, but McAuliffe box's superbly and gets back into his rythm after the knockdown in the first stanza.

Round 4 - McAuliffe begins to assert, he uses his jab to brilliant effect. 39/37 McAuliffe

Round 6 - Halfway. The pattern continues, the Irishman's workrate is far superior to Carney's, who is visibly tiring. 58/56 McAuliffe.

Round 7 - Carney is beginning to look in serious trouble. His defence is crumbling as McAuliffe keeps up his terrific workrate.

Round 9 - As the fighters come out for the ninth, Carney's left eye is beginning to swell.

Round 11 - McAuliffe comes out with a rush and Carney hits the canvas after a barrage of punches. He staggers to his feet at the 8 count, it is surely now a matter of survival for the ex champ. The barrage continues until the referee finally steps in with 30 seconds left in the round.

For the record at the end of the 10th round, the three judges had it 96/93, 97/92 and 97/93 all in favour of McAuliffe.

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The young McAuliffe is fulfilling his huge potential. As the inaugural European Lightweight Champion, he will now have a 'shot' at avenging an earlier defeat to Billy Myer when he challenges the latter for his WBF crown in New Orleans in December. Lets hope he is able to maintain the levels of fitness required, and that the social life is not too much of a temptation!

In contrast, Carney looks to be on the 'downslope' of his career. Surely the best he can hope for is a victory for McAuliffe against Myer, leaving the potential for a shot at the Irishman's vacant EBU title.

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USBA Heavyweight Title

In the main support bout to the Sullivan V Jackson World heavyweight clash, George 'Old Chocolate' Godfrey became the second holder of the USBA heavyweight title.

After being deducted a point for a contentious low blow, Godfrey responded in the manner of a former world champion by KO'ing reigning USBA Champ Jack Welsh in the second stanza.

The result is a welcome change of fortune for the popular Canadian after his heavy defeat at the hands of Bob Fitzsimmons in London a month ago.

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12th August
Madison Square Garden
15 Rounds

Holder - John L Sullivan (11-3) (USA) V Peter Jackson (8-1) (Aus)

The pair previously met in 1882 when Sullivan gained a disputed points win. Jackson has subsequently accused Sullivan of avoiding him. This a mandatory defence.

Sullivan (aged 27) and Jackson (24) enter the ring in excellent condition, this has been a trademark of Sullivan's recent good form.

Round 1 - Jackson outboxes Sullivan.

Round 2 - Jackson gets into his rythm early, and boxes comfortably until the fiery American hammers a right hook flush onto Jackson's chin and puts him on the canvas with a minute left in the round. Jackson is up at the two count and boxes defensively until the bell.

Rounds 3 to 4 - Workrate from Godfrey, power from Sullivan. After the drama of the second round a pattern is being formed.

Round 5 - As Sullivan leaves his corner, a slight swelling around his right eye in noticeable. Good round for the challenger, the fight is even.

Round 7 - The swelling around the champs eye is worsening, and is being cruelly exploited by the jab of Jackson.

Round 8 - Sullivan continues to move forward and try to land the heavier blows. Jackson has waited a long while for this bout, if he is to wrestle the title from the champion in his own backyard surely he has to do more. 76/75 Sullivan.

Round 9 - Best round yet for the challenger, dominating behind his jab. 85 Even.

Round 10 - At the end of the round Sullivan begins to look weary. Jackson dominated the round. 95/94 Jackson

Round 11 - The third round on the spin for the challenger. Sullivan looks in real danger of losing his crown. 105/103 Jackson.

Round 13 - Jackson continues to dominate. Sullivan returns to his corner in a state of exhaustion, the 'Boston Strongboy' is going to need a KO to hang on to his crown.

Round 14 - Sullivan is in survival mode, but the devastating use of his jab by Jackson in the last few rounds has closed Sullivan's right eye. With a minute and 46 seconds left in the round the referee ends Sullivan's Heavyweight reign.

The scorers had it all in favour of Jackson at the end of the 13th. (126-120),(126-120) and (127-119).

Jackson announced after the fight that he intended to make his first voluntary defence in his home country, possibly against a fellow Australian.

Sullivan immediately publicly challenged old foe George Godfrey to defend his newly won USBA title.