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Villa Fights in Australia
September 19, 1919 -- Filipino FLY prospect Pancho Villa takes on another Australian TC, Cadel Eikamp, who enters the 6-round bout with a 0-3 record that mirrors the perfect 3-0 mark compiled thus far by Villa.
Round one, Villa keeps his opponent off-balance, connecting with a clean jab, slicing open a cut above the right eye of Eikamp. Action heats up as the two trade punches in the center of the ring. Villa lunges with an uppercut from the outside, and Eikamp counters with a hook to the head. Villa flicks out several quick jabs, one to the midsection that staggers his opponent just before the bell. A good action round, and a very strong start for Villa.
Second round, Villa presses the action on the inside. Villa nails Eikamp with a hook to the head, then is warned for clinching. The Filipino lands a solid cross, then follows with an uppercut. Eikamp drops to the canvas for a 6-count. Villa tries to put him away, re-opening the cut with an uppercut. Eikamp manages to survive the round, despite a late flurry from Villa.
Round three, Villa is looking to end it while Eikamp is seeking to stay around awhile longer. Villa unloads a straight right that is blocked by the gloves of Eikamp. Eikamp responds with a quick uppercut. Villa lands a hook to the head, and follows up with a jab. Eikamp fires back but Villa is able to rip open the cut with a glancing blow. Villa lands a big hook, and the cut worsens but the ref (after checking with the ring doctor) allows the bout to continue. Eikamp manages to make it through another round.
Round four, more of the same, as Villa looks to finish matters. Eikamp lands a hook that is partially blocked. Villa moves well but lands fewer solid blows than in the first three rounds. Eikamp remains upright, and the cut appears to be under control.
Fifth round, Villa flicks the jab, and then, in an exchange of blows, the cut above Eikamp's eye is reopened. This time ref Cavanaugh has seen enough, and he steps in to stop the bout. Villa by TKO 5 (cut).
Villa's win moves his overall record to 4-0 (2) with 339 pps.
Pancho take a brief hiatus before returning to action in November 1919.
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