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JCWeb · 05-05-2006, 02:30 AM

WBA Title Fights

Abe Attell CH (38-2-1) vs Harry Lyons #1 (48-11-1)

Looks like a relatively easy defense for Attell as the veteran Lyons (despite his #1 ranking) is on the downslope of his career while Abe is still at his peak. Factor in Attell's 3-0 lifetime mark versus Lyons and it looks like a cakewalk. Rounds 1-3 saw the Little Champ land the more telling blows, controlling things on both the inside and the outside. Lyons tried to get more aggressive in round 6 but it was still a losing proposition. Attell coasted in the middle rounds, using a stifling defense and good ring movement to frustrate his older foe. A straight right by Lyons put Attell off balance for a moment in round 8, but Abe was able to cover up and then withstood Lyons' all-out assault in round 9. Lyons boxed well to take the 10th, but then it was Abe in charge as usual in the final rounds. No KDs in an otherwise virtuoso performance by Abe. Attell by UD 15.

Abe Attell CH (39-2-1) vs Young Corbett #2 (32-13-4)

Attell defends versus the NABF champ, Corbett, whom he has defeated twice before--most recently a KO 3 in late 1906. Corbett tried to change things by starting aggressively, taking the fight to Attell on the inside in round one. Abe held him off to take the round, but a big hook landed by Corbett in round two squared matters. Attell took round 3 and moved inside to do more damage in the 4th, when a strong cross forced the challenger to cover up. After a lacklustre 5th, Young Corbett went on the offensive in the 6th only to be thwarted by Attell's defense. Attell piled up a huge lead in the middle rounds but Corbett, though tired, refused to go away. The challenger actually won the last five rounds on one judge's card (the other two saw it differently) to make the bout a close one. Attell by SD 15 (142-143, 147-138, 147-138).

Abe Attell CH (40-2-1) vs Grover Hayes #7 (24-5)

Hayes comes into the bout on a 4-bout win streak, including a TKO win over ex-champ Terry McGovern. Hayes tries to pound Attell on the inside, but the Champ cleverly sidesteps him and counterpunches well to take the early lead. Attell lands some big shots as he goes on the offensive in round 3, and in the following rounds he toys with his younger opponent. A foul called against Attell gives the 5th round to Hayes. Attell's strong jab keeps Hayes at bay in the 6th and 7th, but the champ is sporting some swelling around his left eye at the end of round 7. Hayes looks to connect with a big shot, but Attell is getting in almost three times as many punches. Attell keeps his distance in the later rounds, piling up another huge points win. No KDs in this one. Attell by UD 15.

Lesser Titles

NABF: Young Corbett defended twice, versus aging vet Benny Soloman (TKO 3) and Canada's Percy Cove (UD 12).

USBA: Only title bout of the year saw Jimmy Walsh take the crown from Aurelio Herrera with a TKO 2. Looks like Aurelio's best days are behind him.

CBU: Title was vacated when Young Griffo finally announced his retirement. This paved the way for Cove, who topped another aging war horse, Brit Ben Jordan (UD 12) to take the crown. Later in the year he successfully defended versus Owen Moran (SD 12).

GBU: Moran held the belt the entire year, but made no defenses as, with the retirement of Jordan, there were no credible British challengers. (That may change in 1910, however.)

EBU: No title bouts as yet.

Jan 1910 Rankings (perf pts and changes from prior year in parens)
Champ: Abe Attell 41-2-1 (17) (1326) (NC)
1. Harry Lyons 50-12-2 (26) (909) (NC)
2. Young Corbett 34-14-4 (21) (872) (NC)
3. Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan 36-12-2 (22) (821) (NC)
4. Percy Cove 20-8-2 (7) (738) (up 1)
5. Billy Snailham 24-13-2 (11) (725) (down 1)
6. Grover Hayes 25-6 (19) (646) (up 4)
7. Owen Moran 29-9 (15) (631) (NC)
8. Johnny Kilbane 14-1-1 (10) (625) (new)
9. Terry McGovern 34-17-1 (31) (551) (down 3)
10. Aurelio Herrera 27-15-2 (25) (532) (down 2)

Pretty stagnant at the top as little movement in the Top 5 spots. A big gulf between Attell and everyone else, in part because two of the top contenders (first Lyons and more recently Corbett) have hit Post-Prime. Just outside the Top 10 at #11 is USBA champ Jimmy Walsh, who sports at 18-6-1 (5) record and has 512 pp. He was stymied in his efforts to move up when he suffered a TKO loss to Cove. Snailham dropped back after being held to a draw by newcomer Kilbane. Kilbane's only other blemish was a surprise SD 10 loss to Tommy Love. Moran was moving up until losses to Cove and Brooklyn Tommy derailed his progress. Only top 10 dropout was vet Benny Soloman, who suffered losses to Moran and Corbett and is now at the End stage of his career. McGovern and Herrera suffered losses and are at Post-Prime (like Lyons and Corbett) and not likely to move back up. Kilbane still at Pre-Prime, everyone else in Top 10 at Prime. Expect Kilbane to emerge as perhaps the one to seriously contend for Attell's crown in a year or two once he hits Prime career stage.

One retirement, ex-WBA Champ, British great Ben Jordan:

Jordan (UK) 1892-1909 40-26-1 (27) (WBA Champ)

Future prospects include Aussie Jimmy Hill, now 10-0 (1) versus TCs, likewise Eddie O'Keefe is 9-0 (but 8 KOs) but all TCs as well. Brit Billy Elliott is 8-0 (4), including a win over fellow prospect Patsy Kline of Italy. A couple of more tune-ups and he may be ready for a shot at Moran's GBU title. The division is badly in need of new blood, so the welcome addition of French great Enrique Criqui plus Americans George KO Chaney and Johnny Dundee should help breath new life into the FW ranks in 1910.

Divison Stats:

Total boxers: 67 (33 real-life, 34 TCs)
RL Boxer breakdown: 8 at Beginner (7 new), 7 at Pre, only 8 at Prime, 9 at Post and 1 at End.
Ranked: 19 (again no TCs)
800 +: 4
500 +: 12
200 +: 17

05-05-2006, 02:30 AM	#57
JCWeb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,042	1909-Featherweights WBA Title Fights Abe Attell CH (38-2-1) vs Harry Lyons #1 (48-11-1) Looks like a relatively easy defense for Attell as the veteran Lyons (despite his #1 ranking) is on the downslope of his career while Abe is still at his peak. Factor in Attell's 3-0 lifetime mark versus Lyons and it looks like a cakewalk. Rounds 1-3 saw the Little Champ land the more telling blows, controlling things on both the inside and the outside. Lyons tried to get more aggressive in round 6 but it was still a losing proposition. Attell coasted in the middle rounds, using a stifling defense and good ring movement to frustrate his older foe. A straight right by Lyons put Attell off balance for a moment in round 8, but Abe was able to cover up and then withstood Lyons' all-out assault in round 9. Lyons boxed well to take the 10th, but then it was Abe in charge as usual in the final rounds. No KDs in an otherwise virtuoso performance by Abe. Attell by UD 15. Abe Attell CH (39-2-1) vs Young Corbett #2 (32-13-4) Attell defends versus the NABF champ, Corbett, whom he has defeated twice before--most recently a KO 3 in late 1906. Corbett tried to change things by starting aggressively, taking the fight to Attell on the inside in round one. Abe held him off to take the round, but a big hook landed by Corbett in round two squared matters. Attell took round 3 and moved inside to do more damage in the 4th, when a strong cross forced the challenger to cover up. After a lacklustre 5th, Young Corbett went on the offensive in the 6th only to be thwarted by Attell's defense. Attell piled up a huge lead in the middle rounds but Corbett, though tired, refused to go away. The challenger actually won the last five rounds on one judge's card (the other two saw it differently) to make the bout a close one. Attell by SD 15 (142-143, 147-138, 147-138). Abe Attell CH (40-2-1) vs Grover Hayes #7 (24-5) Hayes comes into the bout on a 4-bout win streak, including a TKO win over ex-champ Terry McGovern. Hayes tries to pound Attell on the inside, but the Champ cleverly sidesteps him and counterpunches well to take the early lead. Attell lands some big shots as he goes on the offensive in round 3, and in the following rounds he toys with his younger opponent. A foul called against Attell gives the 5th round to Hayes. Attell's strong jab keeps Hayes at bay in the 6th and 7th, but the champ is sporting some swelling around his left eye at the end of round 7. Hayes looks to connect with a big shot, but Attell is getting in almost three times as many punches. Attell keeps his distance in the later rounds, piling up another huge points win. No KDs in this one. Attell by UD 15. Lesser Titles NABF: Young Corbett defended twice, versus aging vet Benny Soloman (TKO 3) and Canada's Percy Cove (UD 12). USBA: Only title bout of the year saw Jimmy Walsh take the crown from Aurelio Herrera with a TKO 2. Looks like Aurelio's best days are behind him. CBU: Title was vacated when Young Griffo finally announced his retirement. This paved the way for Cove, who topped another aging war horse, Brit Ben Jordan (UD 12) to take the crown. Later in the year he successfully defended versus Owen Moran (SD 12). GBU: Moran held the belt the entire year, but made no defenses as, with the retirement of Jordan, there were no credible British challengers. (That may change in 1910, however.) EBU: No title bouts as yet. Jan 1910 Rankings (perf pts and changes from prior year in parens) Champ: Abe Attell 41-2-1 (17) (1326) (NC) 1. Harry Lyons 50-12-2 (26) (909) (NC) 2. Young Corbett 34-14-4 (21) (872) (NC) 3. Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan 36-12-2 (22) (821) (NC) 4. Percy Cove 20-8-2 (7) (738) (up 1) 5. Billy Snailham 24-13-2 (11) (725) (down 1) 6. Grover Hayes 25-6 (19) (646) (up 4) 7. Owen Moran 29-9 (15) (631) (NC) 8. Johnny Kilbane 14-1-1 (10) (625) (new) 9. Terry McGovern 34-17-1 (31) (551) (down 3) 10. Aurelio Herrera 27-15-2 (25) (532) (down 2) Pretty stagnant at the top as little movement in the Top 5 spots. A big gulf between Attell and everyone else, in part because two of the top contenders (first Lyons and more recently Corbett) have hit Post-Prime. Just outside the Top 10 at #11 is USBA champ Jimmy Walsh, who sports at 18-6-1 (5) record and has 512 pp. He was stymied in his efforts to move up when he suffered a TKO loss to Cove. Snailham dropped back after being held to a draw by newcomer Kilbane. Kilbane's only other blemish was a surprise SD 10 loss to Tommy Love. Moran was moving up until losses to Cove and Brooklyn Tommy derailed his progress. Only top 10 dropout was vet Benny Soloman, who suffered losses to Moran and Corbett and is now at the End stage of his career. McGovern and Herrera suffered losses and are at Post-Prime (like Lyons and Corbett) and not likely to move back up. Kilbane still at Pre-Prime, everyone else in Top 10 at Prime. Expect Kilbane to emerge as perhaps the one to seriously contend for Attell's crown in a year or two once he hits Prime career stage. One retirement, ex-WBA Champ, British great Ben Jordan: Jordan (UK) 1892-1909 40-26-1 (27) (WBA Champ) Future prospects include Aussie Jimmy Hill, now 10-0 (1) versus TCs, likewise Eddie O'Keefe is 9-0 (but 8 KOs) but all TCs as well. Brit Billy Elliott is 8-0 (4), including a win over fellow prospect Patsy Kline of Italy. A couple of more tune-ups and he may be ready for a shot at Moran's GBU title. The division is badly in need of new blood, so the welcome addition of French great Enrique Criqui plus Americans George KO Chaney and Johnny Dundee should help breath new life into the FW ranks in 1910. Divison Stats: Total boxers: 67 (33 real-life, 34 TCs) RL Boxer breakdown: 8 at Beginner (7 new), 7 at Pre, only 8 at Prime, 9 at Post and 1 at End. Ranked: 19 (again no TCs) 800 +: 4 500 +: 12 200 +: 17