Some of the fighters have finally begun to assert themselves enough to try to contest the 5 Boroughs Class Ring. It didn't seem right to make them keep fighting the new kids, even though they only have a few months more experience. In any case, June saw our very first New York Regional match, between 3rd-ranked Michael Butler and 1st contender Frank Seiler. Seiler did not make a good case for himself on the 22nd: the scorecards show him leading after 3 rounds but he got afraid of Butler's right cross and allowed a draw.
As a result of that fight, Seiler moved down a spot. Jesus Horne took his place based on a convincing unanimous decision over Roderick "The Playboy" Johnston.
Code:
Ranking W L D KO
C. Jesse Jaffe 7 2 0 2
1. Jesus Horne 4 2 0
2. Frank Seiler 3 3 2 1
3. Michael Butler 2 4 1 1
4. Roderick Johnston 3 3 0
5. Michael Reynolds 2 3 1 1
Code:
Date Winner W-L-D K Loser W-L-D K Venue Group Significance Matchup Result
6/8/1866 Manuel Roettgen 1-0-0 1 Jacques Cantin 1-1-0 Frank's Beginners B+ D KO6
Roettgen could have won an easy decision but turned it up in order to demonstrate what the American boxing does to a man.
6/22/1866 Tony Wilson 2-0-0 1 Alan Briggs 1-2-1 Frank's Beginners C C- UD
Briggs narrowly avoids becoming Wilson's 2nd KO victim in as many bouts.
6/22/1866 Merlin Vienns 2-2-0 Spencer SUmmers 1-5-0 Frank's Beginners D+ D UD
This was supposed to be one of those matches that makes Vienns look good. He still looks French.
6/22/1866 Jesus Horne 4-2-0 Roderick Johnstn 3-3-0 Frank's Beginners D D UD
Something of a disappointment, as Horne couldn't finish off Johnston and got cut badly in the 6th.
6/22/1866 Frank Seiler 3-3-2 1 Michael Butler 2-4-1 1 Frank's NY Region B+ A Draw
Seiler let up too much in the late rounds and allowed Butler to steal a draw.