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Bryan Swartz · 08-24-2014, 10:44 AM

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No new fighters this year. Morrisey put down McChester twice in their rematch, the last one nearly a KO in the tenth. It went the distance but ended in a clear unanimous decision. Tom Hyer got another shot after that but it served only to demonstrate that he's not the fighter he once was. A completely dominant UD12 including three knockdowns.

Tom McCoy was up next, and Morrisey was given a point deduction in the second round for a low blow, then had a cut above his left eye later in the round. A troubling start to be sure. McCoy reopened the cut in the fifth, and the ref paused the action, then determined they could fight on. By the end of the ninth, McCoy had put in some hard shots on the champion three rounds in a row, yet was unable to put him down. Morrisey's superior technical skill was still making its presence felt, and both men were bloodied.

To begin the 10th, Morrisey rocked McCoy and down he went, barely able to get up at the count of 9. Another knockdown at the tail end of the 11th, but he got up immediately. A minute into the final round, the tales were turned as McCoy finally got his timing right and Morrisey hit the canvas. A hook ... than an uppercut and with 1:07 left he was down again! Up at the count of 2. Again he goes down just before the bell, but is up at 1 immediately, so this one will go to the judges.

It was Morrisey's fight despite the cut problems early, but that last round really muddied the waters. 112-110 Morrisey, 112-111 McCoy, and 112-110 Morrisey again from the final judge! John Morrisey really does have nine lives, yet another controversial split decision, and once again he retains his belts!

After setting a record for five knockdowns in one bout, there was no question there was going to be another meeting. In the rematch, Morrisey hit McCoy with a left hook that had his nose gushing blood before the first round was complete. The cut was stopped, then reopened in the third and the doctor took a look at it. Even without that handicap, it was all Morrisey in the early rounds. An uppercut dropped McCoy for a 7-count late in the fifth, and between that and the damage to his nose, they're going to call it here! A strong TKO performance for John Morrisey, 2:54 in the 5th!

North American Rankings(Heavyweight)

CH John Morrisey(USA, 17-2-4, 2 KO) -- 6 consecutive title defenses now for the division's first and thus far only official champion, and 7 straight wins.
#1 Tom McCoy(USA, 15-31-7, 4 KO)
#2 George Thompson(USA, 5-10-0, 2 KO)
#3 Bill 'The Butcher' Poole(USA, 21-19-12, 1 KO)
#4 Chris Lilly(USA, 17-26-8, 1 KO)
#5 Tom Hyer(USA, 36-11-7, 4 KO)
#6 George McChester(USA, 15-28-2, 2 KO)
NR John C 'Benicia Boy' Heenan(4-3-0, 2 KO)

It's a statement to the weakness of the challengers right now that McCoy is still the top contender. Age has definitely caught up with the original 'American Quintet', and it's time for a new group to emerge -- otherwhise Morrisey is simply going to yawn on his throne. Hyer has fallen off a cliff, McChester has lost five straight, and thus-far inept newcomer George Thompson is all the way up to #2 and set to get the next title shot. Right now the best hope for a new face is John C 'Benicia Boy' Heenan, who has had some solid initial results but won't be ranked for a couple of years yet.

European Rankings(Heavyweight)

#1 Jem Mace(ENG, 13-1-4, 1 KO)
#2 Sam Hurst(ENG, 6-9-3)
#3 Tom Sayers(ENG, 6-8-5)
NR Joe Coburn(IRL, 1-2-2)
NR Pat McGowan(IRL, 1-7-2, 1 KO)

Jem Mace continues to rule here. Some are clamoring for a 'superfight' between Mace and Morrisey, but until the European circuit expands to the point of anointing an official champion all one can do is speculate as to what the results might be.

08-24-2014, 10:44 AM	#5
Bryan Swartz Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 457	1854 No new fighters this year. Morrisey put down McChester twice in their rematch, the last one nearly a KO in the tenth. It went the distance but ended in a clear unanimous decision. Tom Hyer got another shot after that but it served only to demonstrate that he's not the fighter he once was. A completely dominant UD12 including three knockdowns. Tom McCoy was up next, and Morrisey was given a point deduction in the second round for a low blow, then had a cut above his left eye later in the round. A troubling start to be sure. McCoy reopened the cut in the fifth, and the ref paused the action, then determined they could fight on. By the end of the ninth, McCoy had put in some hard shots on the champion three rounds in a row, yet was unable to put him down. Morrisey's superior technical skill was still making its presence felt, and both men were bloodied. To begin the 10th, Morrisey rocked McCoy and down he went, barely able to get up at the count of 9. Another knockdown at the tail end of the 11th, but he got up immediately. A minute into the final round, the tales were turned as McCoy finally got his timing right and Morrisey hit the canvas. A hook ... than an uppercut and with 1:07 left he was down again! Up at the count of 2. Again he goes down just before the bell, but is up at 1 immediately, so this one will go to the judges. It was Morrisey's fight despite the cut problems early, but that last round really muddied the waters. 112-110 Morrisey, 112-111 McCoy, and 112-110 Morrisey again from the final judge! John Morrisey really does have nine lives, yet another controversial split decision, and once again he retains his belts! After setting a record for five knockdowns in one bout, there was no question there was going to be another meeting. In the rematch, Morrisey hit McCoy with a left hook that had his nose gushing blood before the first round was complete. The cut was stopped, then reopened in the third and the doctor took a look at it. Even without that handicap, it was all Morrisey in the early rounds. An uppercut dropped McCoy for a 7-count late in the fifth, and between that and the damage to his nose, they're going to call it here! A strong TKO performance for John Morrisey, 2:54 in the 5th! North American Rankings(Heavyweight) CH John Morrisey(USA, 17-2-4, 2 KO) -- 6 consecutive title defenses now for the division's first and thus far only official champion, and 7 straight wins. #1 Tom McCoy(USA, 15-31-7, 4 KO) #2 George Thompson(USA, 5-10-0, 2 KO) #3 Bill 'The Butcher' Poole(USA, 21-19-12, 1 KO) #4 Chris Lilly(USA, 17-26-8, 1 KO) #5 Tom Hyer(USA, 36-11-7, 4 KO) #6 George McChester(USA, 15-28-2, 2 KO) NR John C 'Benicia Boy' Heenan(4-3-0, 2 KO) It's a statement to the weakness of the challengers right now that McCoy is still the top contender. Age has definitely caught up with the original 'American Quintet', and it's time for a new group to emerge -- otherwhise Morrisey is simply going to yawn on his throne. Hyer has fallen off a cliff, McChester has lost five straight, and thus-far inept newcomer George Thompson is all the way up to #2 and set to get the next title shot. Right now the best hope for a new face is John C 'Benicia Boy' Heenan, who has had some solid initial results but won't be ranked for a couple of years yet. European Rankings(Heavyweight) #1 Jem Mace(ENG, 13-1-4, 1 KO) #2 Sam Hurst(ENG, 6-9-3) #3 Tom Sayers(ENG, 6-8-5) NR Joe Coburn(IRL, 1-2-2) NR Pat McGowan(IRL, 1-7-2, 1 KO) Jem Mace continues to rule here. Some are clamoring for a 'superfight' between Mace and Morrisey, but until the European circuit expands to the point of anointing an official champion all one can do is speculate as to what the results might be.