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JCWeb · 02-05-2009, 01:53 PM

1925 JWW Title Bouts

WBA

Pinkey Mitchell CH (25-7-2) vs Basil Galiano #2 (18-12)

Mitchell defends versus Galiano, the USBA titleholder. First defense since 1923 -- prior result was a UD 15 for Mitchell (Sept. 1923).

Mitchell dominates from the opening bell. He piles up a huge points lead after the first five rounds (50-45 on the unofficial card). Galiano battles back to make the bout competitive through the middle rounds, but gradually runs out of the steam. Result is a cakewalk for Mitchell, who takes an easy UD 15 (149-137, 149-139, 147-138).

Pinkey Mitchell CH (26-8-2) vs Packey McFarland #3 WW (61-9-4)

Mitchell accepts a challenge from long-time WW contender McFarland, who had failed in several efforts at securing a WBA title in the higher weight class.

After a close opening round, both men stay outside in round two. McFarland steps inside for round three, slight edge to the challenger. The bout remains close into the middle rounds, and Mitchell's left eye starts to swell. McFarland suffers a cut over his left eye in round 8, slowing his progress. Mitchell targets the cut, taking round 9. Some good cornerwork keeps the cut under control, and McFarland rebounds with a big round 10, staggering the Champ with a huge cross. The unofficial card has Mitchell up by two (96-94) heading into the final five rounds. McFarland is the aggressor throughout, but he cannot land another strong shot. The bout goes down to the wire and, when the cards are read, Mitchell keeps the belt via a split draw (143-142 Mitchell, 144-all, 140-145 McFarland).

USBA: No title bouts staged, as Galiano retains the belt.

Jan 1926 JWW Division Profile

Total: 15 RL: 8 TC: 7

RL by Career Stage:
End - 0
Post - 0
Prime - 3
Pre - 5
Beginning - 0 (0 New)

Rated: 4
800+: 0
500+: 1
200+: 2

Jan 1926 Rankings (Perf Pts and Changes from 1925 in Parens):

Champ: Pinkey Mitchell 26-9-3 (12) (601) (NC)
1. Johnny Jadick 13-2 (5) (335) (new)
2. Spug Myers 16-13-3 (6) (66) (-1)
3. Basil Galiano 19-15 (3) (-37) (-1)

Comments: All above at Prime, except Jadick who is still at Pre. Mitchell struggled when stepping up to WW, dropping decisions to Robson (UD) and Levine (SD). Jadick suffered his first two losses, both to WWs (dropping UDs to Meyer Cohen and Al Mello); all of his wins are versus TC opposition. Myers went 1-2 versus WWs in 1925, recording a UD win over Phinney Boyle but losing a UD to Simonich and suffering a TKO loss to Jack Zivic. Galiano's only win came versus a WW TC, and he dropped a MD to Lope Tenorio and a UD to Pat Corbett, two lowly rated WWs, in addition to his unsuccessful JWW title bout try.

Prospects: Four younger JWWs remain unbeaten versus TCs. Their records going into 1926 are Harry Wallach, 12-0 (6); Mushy Callahan, 11-0 (5); Mickey Cohen, 9-0 (5); and Brit Jack Kid Berg, 7-0 (4). Newcomer Tony Canzoneri elected to start out his career in the LW division, and for the time being, his results will be tracked in the LW report.

Retirements: Too soon for any, as noone has even hit Post yet.

Looking Ahead: Not clear how much longer this fledgling but very thin division can be sustained with so few fighters. Jadick has yet to be tested against the other contenders, and the low PP numbers are reflective of repeated failures versus medium and lower rung WW fighters. Wallach and Callahan may be in a position to step up and challenge the weak field of incumbent JWWs in another year or so. No newcomers on the horizon for 1926.

02-05-2009, 01:53 PM	#612
JCWeb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,096	1925-Jr. Welterweight 1925 JWW Title Bouts WBA Pinkey Mitchell CH (25-7-2) vs Basil Galiano #2 (18-12) Mitchell defends versus Galiano, the USBA titleholder. First defense since 1923 -- prior result was a UD 15 for Mitchell (Sept. 1923). Mitchell dominates from the opening bell. He piles up a huge points lead after the first five rounds (50-45 on the unofficial card). Galiano battles back to make the bout competitive through the middle rounds, but gradually runs out of the steam. Result is a cakewalk for Mitchell, who takes an easy UD 15 (149-137, 149-139, 147-138). Pinkey Mitchell CH (26-8-2) vs Packey McFarland #3 WW (61-9-4) Mitchell accepts a challenge from long-time WW contender McFarland, who had failed in several efforts at securing a WBA title in the higher weight class. After a close opening round, both men stay outside in round two. McFarland steps inside for round three, slight edge to the challenger. The bout remains close into the middle rounds, and Mitchell's left eye starts to swell. McFarland suffers a cut over his left eye in round 8, slowing his progress. Mitchell targets the cut, taking round 9. Some good cornerwork keeps the cut under control, and McFarland rebounds with a big round 10, staggering the Champ with a huge cross. The unofficial card has Mitchell up by two (96-94) heading into the final five rounds. McFarland is the aggressor throughout, but he cannot land another strong shot. The bout goes down to the wire and, when the cards are read, Mitchell keeps the belt via a split draw (143-142 Mitchell, 144-all, 140-145 McFarland). USBA: No title bouts staged, as Galiano retains the belt. Jan 1926 JWW Division Profile Total: 15 RL: 8 TC: 7 RL by Career Stage: End - 0 Post - 0 Prime - 3 Pre - 5 Beginning - 0 (0 New) Rated: 4 800+: 0 500+: 1 200+: 2 Jan 1926 Rankings (Perf Pts and Changes from 1925 in Parens): Champ: Pinkey Mitchell 26-9-3 (12) (601) (NC) 1. Johnny Jadick 13-2 (5) (335) (new) 2. Spug Myers 16-13-3 (6) (66) (-1) 3. Basil Galiano 19-15 (3) (-37) (-1) Comments: All above at Prime, except Jadick who is still at Pre. Mitchell struggled when stepping up to WW, dropping decisions to Robson (UD) and Levine (SD). Jadick suffered his first two losses, both to WWs (dropping UDs to Meyer Cohen and Al Mello); all of his wins are versus TC opposition. Myers went 1-2 versus WWs in 1925, recording a UD win over Phinney Boyle but losing a UD to Simonich and suffering a TKO loss to Jack Zivic. Galiano's only win came versus a WW TC, and he dropped a MD to Lope Tenorio and a UD to Pat Corbett, two lowly rated WWs, in addition to his unsuccessful JWW title bout try. Prospects: Four younger JWWs remain unbeaten versus TCs. Their records going into 1926 are Harry Wallach, 12-0 (6); Mushy Callahan, 11-0 (5); Mickey Cohen, 9-0 (5); and Brit Jack Kid Berg, 7-0 (4). Newcomer Tony Canzoneri elected to start out his career in the LW division, and for the time being, his results will be tracked in the LW report. Retirements: Too soon for any, as noone has even hit Post yet. Looking Ahead: Not clear how much longer this fledgling but very thin division can be sustained with so few fighters. Jadick has yet to be tested against the other contenders, and the low PP numbers are reflective of repeated failures versus medium and lower rung WW fighters. Wallach and Callahan may be in a position to step up and challenge the weak field of incumbent JWWs in another year or so. No newcomers on the horizon for 1926.