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JCWeb · 06-20-2007, 05:44 PM

1919 FLY Title Bouts

WBA

Jimmy Wilde CH (34-3-1) vs Sid Smith #6 (27-16)

It's the sixth meeting of these two, and so far it's a lopsided rivalry, 5-0 for Wilde. Smith got by Symonds via a DQ to put himself in line for a title shot.

A strong start for Wilde in round one, and already Smith's right eye is showing signs of swelling. The "Mighty Atom" takes round two by fighting outside, then really steps up the pressure in round three. Smith is trapped in a neutral corner, and Wilde quickly finishes him off. Wilde by KO 3.

Jimmy Wilde CH (35-3-1) vs Young Zulu Kid #3 (20-7-2)

Second meeting, Wilde having won the first via KO in 1917. Young Zulu Kid has put together a five-bout win streak, including capture of the NABF belt, to earn his first WBA title chance.

Wilde takes charge early, nailing the Kid with a strong cross to take round one. Wilde moves inside, pressing the action in round two, but he runs into some solid defense from Kid. Both lay back on the outside in round three, which also sees Kid come out on top. Wilde moves inside, and aggressively pursues the challenger, trapping Kid in the corner and forcing him to cover up. Wilde dominates the action in round five, and Young Zulu Kid exhibits signs of swelling about his right eye. The unofficial scorer has the bout scored 48-47 in favor of Wilde after five rounds. Both men work inside in round 6, and Wilde lands a solid right, following with a big hook. Wilde drops the game Kid in round 9 for the bout's first knockdown. The Kid tires early, is knocked down a second time in round 11. The coup de grace comes in round 12 when Kid injures his shoulder, and Wilde is the winner via TKO in round 12.

NABF: This belt is up for stake for the first time in 1919, and young Johnny McCoy (15-1) takes on Young Zulu Kid (19-7-2) for the new belt. After a fairly even opening round, Kid slices open a huge gash above the left eye of the hapless McCoy, and the result is a quick TKO 2 (cuts stoppage) win for Kid.

USBA: Frankie Mason did not defend this title in 1919.

CBU: Sid Smith did not defend this title in 1919.

GBU, EBU: Tancy Lee, who was busy seeking BW honors, did not defend either of these titles in 1919.

06-20-2007, 05:44 PM	#389
JCWeb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,100	1919-Flyweight Part I 1919 FLY Title Bouts WBA Jimmy Wilde CH (34-3-1) vs Sid Smith #6 (27-16) It's the sixth meeting of these two, and so far it's a lopsided rivalry, 5-0 for Wilde. Smith got by Symonds via a DQ to put himself in line for a title shot. A strong start for Wilde in round one, and already Smith's right eye is showing signs of swelling. The "Mighty Atom" takes round two by fighting outside, then really steps up the pressure in round three. Smith is trapped in a neutral corner, and Wilde quickly finishes him off. Wilde by KO 3. Jimmy Wilde CH (35-3-1) vs Young Zulu Kid #3 (20-7-2) Second meeting, Wilde having won the first via KO in 1917. Young Zulu Kid has put together a five-bout win streak, including capture of the NABF belt, to earn his first WBA title chance. Wilde takes charge early, nailing the Kid with a strong cross to take round one. Wilde moves inside, pressing the action in round two, but he runs into some solid defense from Kid. Both lay back on the outside in round three, which also sees Kid come out on top. Wilde moves inside, and aggressively pursues the challenger, trapping Kid in the corner and forcing him to cover up. Wilde dominates the action in round five, and Young Zulu Kid exhibits signs of swelling about his right eye. The unofficial scorer has the bout scored 48-47 in favor of Wilde after five rounds. Both men work inside in round 6, and Wilde lands a solid right, following with a big hook. Wilde drops the game Kid in round 9 for the bout's first knockdown. The Kid tires early, is knocked down a second time in round 11. The coup de grace comes in round 12 when Kid injures his shoulder, and Wilde is the winner via TKO in round 12. NABF: This belt is up for stake for the first time in 1919, and young Johnny McCoy (15-1) takes on Young Zulu Kid (19-7-2) for the new belt. After a fairly even opening round, Kid slices open a huge gash above the left eye of the hapless McCoy, and the result is a quick TKO 2 (cuts stoppage) win for Kid. USBA: Frankie Mason did not defend this title in 1919. CBU: Sid Smith did not defend this title in 1919. GBU, EBU: Tancy Lee, who was busy seeking BW honors, did not defend either of these titles in 1919.