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Tosti · 01-22-2010, 05:37 AM

American Welterweight Title

Rube Ferns (21-0-1)(11)(Holder)(#6) SD12 Utah Bob Thompson (14-3-0)(13)(#2)

Only a strong rally in the last few rounds allowed Ferns (left) to hang on to his crown.

The fight had been all square leading up to the fifth stanza when Thompson landed a vicious hook to Ferns body, the Champ took a five count before navigating his way to the end of the round.

Thompson held the cards for the next couple of rounds before inexplicably taking his foot off the pedal for the last third of the fight. Ferns coasted home landing some nice jabs and right hands.

Two of the judges gave it to Ferns by three whilst the other gave it to Thompson. After the fight Ferns said it was his intention to defend his crown against Owen Ziegler.

01-22-2010, 05:37 AM	#668
Tosti Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Posts: 6,735	26th June 1894, Coney Island AC *American Welterweight Title* Rube Ferns (21-0-1)(11)(Holder)(#6) SD12 Utah Bob Thompson (14-3-0)(13)(#2) Only a strong rally in the last few rounds allowed Ferns (left) to hang on to his crown. The fight had been all square leading up to the fifth stanza when Thompson landed a vicious hook to Ferns body, the Champ took a five count before navigating his way to the end of the round. Thompson held the cards for the next couple of rounds before inexplicably taking his foot off the pedal for the last third of the fight. Ferns coasted home landing some nice jabs and right hands. Two of the judges gave it to Ferns by three whilst the other gave it to Thompson. After the fight Ferns said it was his intention to defend his crown against Owen Ziegler. Attached Images