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JCWeb · 12-29-2006, 01:00 PM

Jan 1916 FLY Division Profile

Total: 27 RL: 10 TC: 17

RL by Career Stage:
Post - 1
Prime - 7
Pre - 1
Beginning - 1 (1 New)

Rated: 9
800+: 1
500+: 1
200+: 9

Jan 1916 Rankings (Perf Pts and Changes from Jan 1915 in Parens):

Champ: Jimmy Wilde 25-1 (24) (943) (NC)
1. Frankie Mason 17-8-1 (469) (+1)
2. Tancy Lee 14-7-1 (406) (+3)
3. Bill Ladbury 29-8-1 (405) (+1)
4. Percy Jones 14-7-1 (395) (-3)
5. Sid Smith 22-10 (351) (-2)
6. Young Zulu Kid 11-2-2 (7) (273) (new)
7. Earl Puryear 14-4-2 (3) (267) (-1)
8. Joe Symonds 13-6-3 (228) (-1)

Comments: Percy Jones is the one guy at Post and Young Zulu Kid, who debuts in the rankings at #6, is still at Pre; the rest are all at Prime. Just about the only story here is the continuing dominance of Wilde, who won all five title defenses in 1915 inside the distance to extend his win streak to 12 bouts, his last loss coming to Jones back in 1912. American Frankie Mason won the inaugural USBA title belt and right now is probably the second best guy in the division since Jones has started to show signs of aging. Lee stepped up to defeat Ladbury for the GBU belt and may be the next guy in line to challenge Wilde. His record is deceiving since a couple of those losses came when he tried to step up and take on some BWs even before hitting Prime career stage. Ladbury was 2-1 for the year, beating Puryear but losing the bout to Lee. He must now be regarded as a cut below both Mason and Lee. Jones slipped, going 0-3 for the year and it's unlikely to expect any kind of a rebound as his skills deterioriate with the aging effects. Smith dropped the two bouts to Wilde, and perhaps he needs to set his sights a bit lower now (like a CBU or GBU title) if he is to advance back up the rankings. Young Zulu Kid debuts at #6 despite the fact that all his wins were against TCs -- so he needs to prove himself, which may not happen until he hits Prime career stage. Puryear's only win in 1915 was versus TC opposition, and he lost to Ladbury and BW prospect Memphis Pal Moore -- not a good sign. Symonds did manage a UD 10 over aging BW vet Hugh McGoven but loss to Lee and Wilde -- it seems like his ranking should be a bit higher.

No prospects, no other guys to comment on since there is no one ranked below the top ten, no retirements yet (although Percy Jones is probably just a couple of years away right now).

Looking Ahead: The continued dominance of Wilde is likely to carry through until at least the early 1920s as there is no one on the horizon with the skills to dethrone him. Mason and Lee are the top two contenders right now, perhaps they will be matched together soon -- Lee appears to be on the upsurge after that impressive win over Ladbury. Wilde vs Lee for the WBA title is a potential future matchup that may be coming in 1916. One newcomer to be added to the mix in 1916 -- American Johnny McCoy -- and he may turn out to be a really strong contender several years down the road after he gains some experience.

Bold Prediction: Can't really think of one. I think Wilde is going to continue as Champ for quite some time, and since there's nothing bold about that prediction, I won't make one for this division.

12-29-2006, 01:00 PM	#206
JCWeb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,096	1915-Flyweights Part II Jan 1916 FLY Division Profile Total: 27 RL: 10 TC: 17 RL by Career Stage: Post - 1 Prime - 7 Pre - 1 Beginning - 1 (1 New) Rated: 9 800+: 1 500+: 1 200+: 9 Jan 1916 Rankings (Perf Pts and Changes from Jan 1915 in Parens): Champ: Jimmy Wilde 25-1 (24) (943) (NC) 1. Frankie Mason 17-8-1 (469) (+1) 2. Tancy Lee 14-7-1 (406) (+3) 3. Bill Ladbury 29-8-1 (405) (+1) 4. Percy Jones 14-7-1 (395) (-3) 5. Sid Smith 22-10 (351) (-2) 6. Young Zulu Kid 11-2-2 (7) (273) (new) 7. Earl Puryear 14-4-2 (3) (267) (-1) 8. Joe Symonds 13-6-3 (228) (-1) Comments: Percy Jones is the one guy at Post and Young Zulu Kid, who debuts in the rankings at #6, is still at Pre; the rest are all at Prime. Just about the only story here is the continuing dominance of Wilde, who won all five title defenses in 1915 inside the distance to extend his win streak to 12 bouts, his last loss coming to Jones back in 1912. American Frankie Mason won the inaugural USBA title belt and right now is probably the second best guy in the division since Jones has started to show signs of aging. Lee stepped up to defeat Ladbury for the GBU belt and may be the next guy in line to challenge Wilde. His record is deceiving since a couple of those losses came when he tried to step up and take on some BWs even before hitting Prime career stage. Ladbury was 2-1 for the year, beating Puryear but losing the bout to Lee. He must now be regarded as a cut below both Mason and Lee. Jones slipped, going 0-3 for the year and it's unlikely to expect any kind of a rebound as his skills deterioriate with the aging effects. Smith dropped the two bouts to Wilde, and perhaps he needs to set his sights a bit lower now (like a CBU or GBU title) if he is to advance back up the rankings. Young Zulu Kid debuts at #6 despite the fact that all his wins were against TCs -- so he needs to prove himself, which may not happen until he hits Prime career stage. Puryear's only win in 1915 was versus TC opposition, and he lost to Ladbury and BW prospect Memphis Pal Moore -- not a good sign. Symonds did manage a UD 10 over aging BW vet Hugh McGoven but loss to Lee and Wilde -- it seems like his ranking should be a bit higher. No prospects, no other guys to comment on since there is no one ranked below the top ten, no retirements yet (although Percy Jones is probably just a couple of years away right now). Looking Ahead: The continued dominance of Wilde is likely to carry through until at least the early 1920s as there is no one on the horizon with the skills to dethrone him. Mason and Lee are the top two contenders right now, perhaps they will be matched together soon -- Lee appears to be on the upsurge after that impressive win over Ladbury. Wilde vs Lee for the WBA title is a potential future matchup that may be coming in 1916. One newcomer to be added to the mix in 1916 -- American Johnny McCoy -- and he may turn out to be a really strong contender several years down the road after he gains some experience. Bold Prediction: Can't really think of one. I think Wilde is going to continue as Champ for quite some time, and since there's nothing bold about that prediction, I won't make one for this division.