Jeffries KOs Corbett

Sur majo 11, 1900, Monda Superpezula Bokso Ĉampiono James J. Jeffries fought his former employer James J. Corbett. Corbett tenis la Mondan Superpezulan Boksan Ĉampionecon en la frua 1890aj jaroj. Corbett dungis la potence konstruita Jeffires helpi lin prepari por liaj titolaj kontestantoj. Jeffries daŭrigis gajni la mondan titolon de la viro, Kiu venkas Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons.

Corbett was a smaller heavyweight, so he employed Jeffries, who possessed an impressive physique for the early Twentieth Century to mimic the power he often faced in his title defenses. Corbett used his speed and elusiveness to avoid heavy blows. Skillfully working off his jab, Corbett would counter strike of the misses of his adversary.

Je 1897, Corbett fought former light heavyweight boxing champion Bob Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons could generate powerful blows with his slender frame. Robbed of the speed advantage against the slightly smaller Fitzsimmons, Corbett was felled by a body shot in the 14th round.

Fitzsimmons held the belt for two years but only made one defense before fighting Jeffries in June 1899. Fitzsimmons supplemented his income by performing in stage plays, a common tactic of both professional boxers and wrestlers of the time. The inactivity did not help Fitzsimmons. Jeffries knocked him out in the 11th round.

James J. Jeffries wanted to cement his standing as the best heavyweight boxer in the world. When James J. Corbett wanted a shot at his former title, Jeffires was happy to oblige.

A pair of Californians, Jeffries and Corbett fought their battle in New York City. The men battled at the Seaside Athletic Club on Coney Island. The promoter booked the bout for 25 Rondoj.

When the doors opened on May 11, 1900, 8,000 spectators piled into the sold out venue. The gate for the bout was $34,000. The winner would take home $15,000, while the loser would be consoled with $5,000.

As the men entered the ring, the physical disparity was obvious. Jeffries and Corbett both stood about 6’01” or 6’02”. Tamen, Jeffries dwarfed Corbett, who entered the ring at 185 Funtoj. Jeffries weighed a massive 210 Funtoj.

Despite the tremendous size difference, Jeffries nearly lost this bout. The 33-year-old Corbett was nine years older than Jeffries but Corbett looked the younger fighter. Jeffries continually charged at Corbett, who stepped aside and peppered his former pupil.

If the bout had gone the full 25 Rondoj, Corbett would undoubtably have won the decision. Tamen, Jeffries finally got the visibly fatiguing Corbett in the corner during the 23rd round. Jeffries threw a powerful left over Corbett’s guard. It would prove to be the money shot as Corbett slumped into the corner unconscious.

Jeffries went back to his corner obviously relieved that his title did not slip through his fingers. Jeffries would fight Corbett again in 1903. Jeffries was triumphant after only 10 rounds in the rematch. Corbett would not challenge for his former title again.

James J. Jeffries proved a powerful fighter. He needed all of his power against the challenge of his former boss and heavyweight champion, James J. Corbett.

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Fonto: La St. Louis Poŝto-Senda, Majo 12, 1900 Eldono, P. 1

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