Heavyweight Fighting

[muhammed ali]

Have just started a new universe which commences on 01-01-1890 and has 40 fictional boxers. Rules are as follows:

Every fighter must fight at least 4 times each year except for the champion

Challenges can only be made against boxers which are a maximum of 5 rankings above

Contender guaranteed at least one shot at title in any year

Champion must defend title at least twice each year

If title becomes vacant then contender gets title

Challengers for the title must wait at least a year between challenges

On loss of a title, losing Champion must wait at least 2 years before rechallenging

Bottom 10 boxers are relegated to Amateur ranks each year

Top 3 from Amateur Ranks promoted each year

Bottom 3 from Amateur Ranks each year lose licence to box

5 new boxers introduced to Professional Ranks at end of each year


Will post another message with a quick update on recent fights.....

[Beno999]

sounds good will stay posted, are you thinking of using all the heavyweights available to select your final 40? or are you choosing the early era of 1800's?

[muhammed ali]

1. Bertoldo Friuli (Italy) Defending Champion
2. Kenneth Hunter (USA)
3. Andrei-Luiz Salvan (Phillipines)
4. Will Olden (USA)
5. John Crawford (USA)

Bertoldo Friuli v. Kenneth Hunter 12-10-1890

In a close contest, Friuli soaked up a lot of punishment and looked as if he may have been in danger of losing his title before knocking Hunter off his feet twice in the 8th round, scoring a knockout with the second knockdown. This was his second defence of the title.

Punching Accuracy Fruili 31.4%, Hunter 25.1%

Jesus Magana (Argentina) v. Andrei-Luiz Salvan (Phillipines) 30-09-1890

Magana was utterly outclassed by his opponent and this was reflected in the knockdowns which he suffered in rounds 4 and 5. He managed to struggle on before losing on a Unanimous Decision.

Punching Accuracy Magana 19.8%, Salvan 53.3%
Points scoring Magana 271, Salvan 293

[muhammed ali]

The universe is entirely fictional - I am just planning on rolloing with it until I get fed up....

[muhammed ali]

rolling with it even!

[bear]

Always nice to see a new Uni started. Good luck with yours.

bear

[muhammed ali]

Jesus Magana Rk6 (Argentina) v. Will Olden Rk4 (USA) 11-12-1890

Olden outperformed Magana initially but in a result that shocked many, a flurry of punches set blood flowing from Oldens mouth in the 4th and shortly after, a thudding punch to his ribs sent him falling to the canvas.

This is seen by many as a recovery by Magana after his disappointing bout against Andre-Luiz Salvan 3 months earlier. Magana has been quoted as stating that he would be happy to challenge Bertoldo Friuli for the title in the middle of next year.

Punching Accuracy Magana 28.1%, Olden 38.5%

Jesus Romero Rk9 (Mexico) v. Domingo Gonzalez (Venezuala) Rk6 18-12-1890

In another shock result, Romero KO'd Gonzalez with a devastating combination at the end of the opening round. Romero has been dubbed 'The KO King' due to the fact that he has won 10 fights....all by knockout.

Punching Accuracy Romero 42.9%, Gonzalez 24.8%

Michael Love Rk 34 (USA) v. Manny Benavides Rk30 (Mexico) 21-12-1890

In a closely fought tactical bout, Benavides won a split decision. Both fighters were cautious and other than a paralysing cross from Love in the 5th there wasnt much action to speak of.

Punching Accuracy Love 34.7%, Benavides 37.8%
Points Scoring Love 286, Benavides 288

OTHER NEWS

Relegations

Gorgonio Anicoche (Phillipines) 0-12-1
Don Cole (USA) 2-10-1 (1)
Michael Love (USA) 2-10-1
Martin McPherson (USA) 1-9-2
Lane Patrick (USA) 4-9-0 (2)
Gary Harrow (Canada) 2-9-1
Joe Mugglestone (England) 3-7-1
Bill Hanson (USA) 6-7-0 (5)
Bernardo Lopez (Puerto Rico) 4-8-0
Juan Morales (Mexico) 3-9-0 (1)

New Rookies

Gustavo Borges (Argentina)
Richie Gallagher (USA)
Janani Kiano (Kenya)
Rafael Reyes (Panama)
Bill Truman (USA)
Leonid Vzyatyshev (Russia)


From now on 'News' bulletins will be posted as text docs in order that I can keep my own records etc.

[muhammed ali]

Just a quick update - my universe has now reached June 1894. There have been a number of rule changes following the creation of the PBA (Professional Boxing Organisation) on 01/01/1893. These are as follows:

To replace the previous two tier system, 32 boxers were introduced at beginner level and placed in a group called "Beginners" where they fight ten bouts in their first year and then compete in a knockout tournament, the winner of which holds the Gold Cup title.

Those that reach the semi final stage of this tournament are promoted to the upper tier of PBA boxers.

The bottom 4 boxers as at 31/12 each year are relegated to the "Beginners" group where they have to fight their way back to the upper tier.

Fighters who compete for two consecutive years in the "Beginners" group are retired.

The Heavyweight Champion must defend his title once a year against a top 5 ranked boxer in the PBA rankings. Any other title defence bouts which take place in the same year can be against anyone ranked in the top 20 in the PBA rankings.

Fighters must compete once against a fighter within 5 places of them in the PBA rankings per annum. Any subsequent bouts during the year can be against a fighter of their choosing.

Fighters who do not participate in a minimum of 3 bouts during any given year are stripped of their licence to box for a period of 3 years before they can compete. They are also introduced into the "Beginners" group to compete for the Gold Cup.

Hope this makes sense.

[muhammed ali]

The question I have is does anyone have any suggestions for heavyweights who could be introduced into the game to compete (initially at Gold Cup level) and then I can keep readers posted of their progress?

I have already considered John L Sullivan, James Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons.....any other suggestions?

Also suggestions of boxers over the next 10 years would be useful in order that I can plan ahead.....