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The Olympia Stadion in Berlin hosts round two of the UoLBA tournament, pitting the best heavyweights in the world against one another to determine the first UoLBA champion. Round two continues the tournament, with winners from round 1 looking to advance to the finals next weekend in Chicago.

In tonight's first match, Top contender John Heenan (22-0-0) faces slugger James Dalton (21-1-1). Heenan advanced to round 2 with a TKO victory over Leroy Jones, Dalton with a surprise KO over Fightin' Bill Bradburn.

Round 1 - Both fighters come into the fight in great shape. Before a minute has gone by, Dalton has a point deducted for head butting Heenan. In the last minute of the round, Heenan staggers Dalton with a strong cross. But a few seconds later, Heenan is stunned himself by a right hand from the powerful Dalton. The round ends, an even round if not for Dalton's lost point.

Round 2 - Both fighters score, but little damage done. Heenan, the more active fighter, likely wins the round.

Round 3 - Heenan throws the first punch of the round, a roundhouse left that misses its mark. Dalton takes advantage of the opening and lands a devastating uppercut, staggering Heenan. A lesser chin may have betrayed its owner, but Heenan withstands the onslaught. At the midway point, the tide turns in the round to Heenan's advantage. Heenan scores repeatedly to the body of Dalton. At 2:59 of the round, Heenan lands a big hook flush to the chin of Dalton, whose knees turn to jello. The bell sounds before Heenan can finish him off. Round to Heenan.

Round 4 - Heenan can't miss Dalton, hitting him at will and building a big lead in the round. Dalton definitely looks to be fading. But at the end of the round, Dalton finds Heenan with a straight right that evidently still has some steam in it based on the surprised response from Heenan. The round ends, a strong one for Heenan.

Round 5 - Heenan scores early with a couple of pawing shots to his opponent. Then, out of nowhere, Dalton unloads a wicked shot under the ribcage of Heenan. The Benicia Boy drops like he's been shot. Heenan is back up by the count of 4 and awaits the mandatory 8. Heenan looks to be in serious hurt, and he has 2 minutes left in the round. Dalton stalks him around the ring, looking to finish Heenan off. Dalton, however, is tired, and his punches continue to miss their target. Heenan finishes the round, but just barely.

Round 6 - Heenan looks to be reviving from last round's knockdown. He makes a statement with a right hand to the chin of Dalton that stops him cold. Heenan looks to be in control of the round until 1:45 in the round, when Dalton's connects with a devastating hook. Heenan is staggered but holds, and a few seconds later, lands a crushing cross of his own. The round ends, likely a draw.

Round 7 - The first half of the round belongs to Dalton, who landed a couple of hard shots early to keep Heenan at bay. Midway through the round, Heenan staggers Dalton with an uppercut, and proceeds to have his way with him for the remainder of the round. By the end of round 7, most observers believe Dalton has little left.

Round 8 - Heenan wastes no time going to work in round 8. A crippling shot to the head staggers Dalton. Heenan follows his foe around the ring, scoring hard shot after hard shot to the head and body of Dalton. After a powerful right to the chin of Dalton, the crowd wonders what keeps Dalton on his feet. He looks ready to go. Somehow Dalton weathers the round, but it is a big one for Heenan.

Round 9 - Heenan begins this round just like round 8, scoring at will. But at the 30 second mark of the round, Heenan steps into a murderous right by Dalton, sending Heenan reeling into the ropes. But Dalton is gassed, and squanders the opportunity to take advantage of Heenan's condition. Heenan gradually clears his head, and weathers the round, a close one for both fighters.

Round 10 - Heenan looks to still be in good shape, Dalton is unmarked but obviously tiring. Dalton fires and misses as Heenan manuevers him into a corner. Heenan unleashes a perfect hook to Dalton's chin. The weary Dalton drops to the canvas. He makes a valiant effort to get to his feet, but he is done. Heenan wins by KO.