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1890 - February Fights Announced
Solidier Field has won the bid to sign the top heavyweight fights in the UoLBA for the first 8 months of 1890. The Olympia Stadion and The Cow Palace will also host UoLBA fights during this period.
The marque fight of the month, and Soldier Field's main event, features two undefeated fighters, Australian Frank Slavin vs. "The Benicia Boy", John C. Heenan. Word out of both camps indicate each fighter is in top shape, and look forward to participating in the first important heavyweight fight in UoLBA history. An exciting undercard has Irishman John Morrissey (19-0-1) facing off against crowd-pleasing pugilist Sailor Charles Brown (19-1).
The Olympia Stadion this month showcases an exciting match pitting undefeated Canadian John J Dwyer against American Fred Crossley (19-1).
On the undercard, American Leroy Jones (19-0-1) hooks up with fellow American Harry Woodson (also 19-0-1).
And The Cow Palace in San Francisco presents its own February fight card, featuring an intriguing match between Philly slugger Hasim Rahman and Irishman Peter Maher, both undefeated in 20 bouts to date. Popular contender Jake Kilrain (18-1-1) is featured on the undercard against undefeated South Carolinian Morris Grant (20-0).
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