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mh2365 · 04-21-2004, 09:20 AM

Uline Arena, Wash D.C., March 1st 1902

Bob Fitzsimmons scored an 8th round TKO over Jack Dempsey to take the LBA Middleweight Crown, in a strange fight that saw Dempsey completely dominate the action for all but 2 rounds.

Fitzsimmons said before the fight that he wanted to see what Dempsey had, then he would take him out. He stayed true to his word as he didn't land a single punch in the first two rounds.
He landed a couple of jabs and straight rights in the 3rd and 4th while Dempsey continued to land at will.

In the 5th, Fitzsimmons landed two big hooks and backed Dempsey into the ropes. Fitz won the 5th and stayed pretty even in the 6th. Dempsey mounted what would be his last charge in the 7th. He couldn't inflict any damage however and seemed to punch himself out.

Fitz went on the offense in round 8. He backed Dempsey into a corner seconds into the round and never let him out. Dempsey was out on his feet with a minute left in the round when the ref stepped in to halt the bout.

Dempsey's corner put up a protest but Dempsey did not.

In the post-fight press conference, Dempsey said he would see Fitzsimmons again and will be better prepared next time. Fitzsimmons said he looked forward to it.

04-21-2004, 09:20 AM	#18
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	FITZSIMMONS WINS MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE Uline Arena, Wash D.C., March 1st 1902 Bob Fitzsimmons scored an 8th round TKO over Jack Dempsey to take the LBA Middleweight Crown, in a strange fight that saw Dempsey completely dominate the action for all but 2 rounds. Fitzsimmons said before the fight that he wanted to see what Dempsey had, then he would take him out. He stayed true to his word as he didn't land a single punch in the first two rounds. He landed a couple of jabs and straight rights in the 3rd and 4th while Dempsey continued to land at will. In the 5th, Fitzsimmons landed two big hooks and backed Dempsey into the ropes. Fitz won the 5th and stayed pretty even in the 6th. Dempsey mounted what would be his last charge in the 7th. He couldn't inflict any damage however and seemed to punch himself out. Fitz went on the offense in round 8. He backed Dempsey into a corner seconds into the round and never let him out. Dempsey was out on his feet with a minute left in the round when the ref stepped in to halt the bout. Dempsey's corner put up a protest but Dempsey did not. In the post-fight press conference, Dempsey said he would see Fitzsimmons again and will be better prepared next time. Fitzsimmons said he looked forward to it.