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1887-03-31 (144lbs) Anthony Diamond w pts 10 Sam Baxter, St Andrew’s Hall, Westminster, London, England

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	On 26 February 1885, after the ''Sporting Life'' reported Wall to be the English 144lbs champion he went on to outpoint [[Ted Burchill]] over three rounds at the Blue Anchor Public House on 21 January 1886 to win an English championship competition at the weight.		On 26 February 1885, after the ''Sporting Life'' reported Wall to be the English 144lbs champion he went on to outpoint [[Ted Burchill]] over three rounds at the Blue Anchor Public House on 21 January 1886 to win an English championship competition at the weight.

−	Further activity in championship competitions at 144lbs came later in the year when Baxter outpointed Burchill over three rounds at the Blue Anchor Public House on 16 December, and repeated that performance over ~~the same opponent~~ at the same venue on 19 January 1887.	+	Further activity in championship competitions at 144lbs came later in the year when Baxter outpointed Burchill over three rounds at the Blue Anchor Public House on 16 December, and repeated that performance over his brother, Jim, at the same venue on 19 January 1887.

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1914-07-03 (160lbs) Jack Dillon w pts 10 Sailor Ed Petroskey, Association Park, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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−	1914-07-03 (160lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] w pts 10 [[Sailor Ed Petroskey]], Association Park, Kansas City, Missouri, USA. The ''Kansas City Star'' gave this one at 160lbs, carrying a heavy forfeit if not adhered to, thus putting Dillon’s title claim at risk. Winning virtually every round to take an easy points verdict, Dillon found Petroskey a tough man to finish off despite having him down with a left uppercut in the seventh. Up until then Petroskey had been successful in blocking many of Dillon’s best efforts, but from there onwards he took punch after punch ~~as the latter let loose and showed~~ a remarkable ability in shipping punishment.	+	1914-07-03 (160lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] w pts 10 [[Sailor Ed Petroskey]], Association Park, Kansas City, Missouri, USA. The ''Kansas City Star'' gave this one at 160lbs, carrying a heavy forfeit if not adhered to, thus putting Dillon’s title claim at risk. Winning virtually every round to take an easy points verdict, Dillon found Petroskey a tough man to finish off despite having him down with a left uppercut in the seventh. Up until then Petroskey had been successful in blocking many of Dillon’s best efforts, but from there onwards he took punch after punch while showing a remarkable ability in shipping punishment.

−	On 21 July, Dillon (168) took a ten-round press decision over the 157lbs [[George KO Brown]] at the Ballpark, Terre Haute, Indiana. The ''Indianapolis News'' reported it to be a billed middleweight title fight, despite Dillon being eight pounds over the weight class.	+	On 21 July, Dillon (168) took a ten-round press decision over the 157lbs [[George KO Brown]] at the Ballpark, Terre Haute, Indiana. The ''Indianapolis News'' reported it to be a billed middleweight title fight despite Dillon being eight pounds over the weight class.

	Another fight for Dillon where the opponent was inside 158lbs came against [[Howard Morrow]] (nd-w pts 6 at the Fuller Theatre, Kalamazoo, Michigan on 12 August).		Another fight for Dillon where the opponent was inside 158lbs came against [[Howard Morrow]] (nd-w pts 6 at the Fuller Theatre, Kalamazoo, Michigan on 12 August).

1914-06-11 (158lbs) Al McCoy nd-l pts 10 Billy Murray, Stadium AC, St Nicholas Rink, Manhattan, NYC, New York, USA

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−	1914-06-11 (158lbs) [[Al McCoy]] nd-l pts 10 [[Billy Murray]], Stadium AC, St Nicholas Rink, Manhattan, NYC, New York, USA. With both men putting their title claims on the line for the second time in three weeks, McCoy (157) generally went missing, holding repeatedly, running away and refusing to exchange blows in order to avoid being stopped. With Murray (158) consistently forcing matters, despite his right eye being closed early on, if an official decision had been given he would have won hands down. Although McCoy made a better showing in the last two sessions, busting up Murray’s nose, he was unable to find the punch to earn a stoppage win ~~and~~ was ~~well on the road~~ to be seen as ~~a ‘cheese’~~ champion.	+	1914-06-11 (158lbs) [[Al McCoy]] nd-l pts 10 [[Billy Murray]], Stadium AC, St Nicholas Rink, Manhattan, NYC, New York, USA. With both men putting their title claims on the line for the second time in three weeks, McCoy (157) generally went missing, holding repeatedly, running away and refusing to exchange blows in order to avoid being stopped. With Murray (158) consistently forcing matters, despite his right eye being closed early on, if an official decision had been given he would have won hands down. Although McCoy made a better showing in the last two sessions, busting up Murray’s nose, he was unable to find the punch to earn a stoppage win. At this stage of his career, McCoy was beginning to be seen as the 'cheese' champion.

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1914-06-06 (160lbs) Jeff Smith w pts 20 Jimmy Clabby, Baker’s Stadium, Sydney, Australia

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−	1914-06-06 (160lbs) [[Jeff Smith]] w pts 20 [[Jimmy Clabby]], Baker’s Stadium, Sydney, Australia. Referee: Harold Baker. In defending the Australian version of the championship, Smith (156¼) met a very good man in Clabby (153¼), who not only possessed the longer reach of the pair but had punching power to match. Although there were no knockdowns, both landed lusty blows and both showed great cleverness. Those sitting further back from ringside probably thought it boring, but it was nothing of the kind as ~~both~~ men set about negating each other’s strengths. Knowing that he had no chance of winning if he allowed his fellow-American to stand off him, Smith realised that he had to keep the fight at close quarters ~~and~~ that is ultimately what he did, Clabby not being able to do much damage after the 15th round.	+	1914-06-06 (160lbs) [[Jeff Smith]] w pts 20 [[Jimmy Clabby]], Baker’s Stadium, Sydney, Australia. Referee: Harold Baker. In defending the Australian version of the championship Smith (156¼) met a very good man in Clabby (153¼), who not only possessed the longer reach of the pair but had punching power to match. Although there were no knockdowns, both landed lusty blows and both showed great cleverness. Those sitting further back from ringside probably thought it boring, but it was nothing of the kind as the men set about negating each other’s strengths. Knowing that he had no chance of winning if he allowed his fellow-American to stand off him, Smith realised that he had to keep the fight at close quarters. And that is ultimately what he did, Clabby not being able to do much damage after the 15th round.

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1914-05-21 (158lbs) Al McCoy nd-l pts 10 Billy Murray, Stadium AC, St Nicholas Rink, Manhattan, NYC, New York, USA

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−	1914-05-21 (158lbs) [[Al McCoy]] nd-l pts 10 [[Billy Murray]], Stadium AC, St Nicholas Rink, Manhattan, NYC, New York, USA. With the title claim at stake for both men, Murray (157) had little difficulty with McCoy (154½), battering him around the head with two hands at times in the first eight rounds until the latter came back in the ninth. ~~Before that,~~ Murray had proved superior to the New Yorker, especially on the inside~~, and with the left hook~~. The last two sessions witnessed a slugfest, ~~with both men carrying swollen right eyes, and~~ McCoy coming close to stopping Murray immediately before the final bell rang.	+	1914-05-21 (158lbs) [[Al McCoy]] nd-l pts 10 [[Billy Murray]], Stadium AC, St Nicholas Rink, Manhattan, NYC, New York, USA. With the title claim at stake for both men, Murray (157) had little difficulty with McCoy (154½), battering him around the head with two hands at times in the first eight rounds until the latter came back in the ninth. Up until then Murray had proved superior to the New Yorker, especially on the inside. The last two sessions witnessed a slugfest, McCoy coming close to stopping Murray immediately before the final bell rang. Both men finished with badly swollen right eyes.

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1914-05-08 (158lbs) Al McCoy nd-w co 1 (10) George Pearsall, New City AC, Roodner’s Hall, South Norwalk, Connecticut, USA

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−	1914-05-08 (158lbs) [[Al McCoy]] nd-w co 1 (10) [[George Pearsall]], New City AC, Roodner’s Hall, South Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. Reported in the ''Norwalk Hour'' as being a 158lbs title fight, with both men making the agreed weight, Pearsall was knocked down in the first few seconds only to be dropped again by a cracking left to the jaw, this time for the full count~~, in what~~ was one of the quickest finishes of all time.	+	1914-05-08 (158lbs) [[Al McCoy]] nd-w co 1 (10) [[George Pearsall]], New City AC, Roodner’s Hall, South Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. Reported in the ''Norwalk Hour'' as being a 158lbs title fight, with both men making the agreed weight, Pearsall was knocked down in the first few seconds only to be dropped again by a cracking left to the jaw, this time for the full count. It was recognised as being one of the quickest finishes of all time.

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2013-01-19 Mikey Garcia w tdec 8 Orlando Salido, Madison Square Garden Theatre, Manhattan, NYC, New York, USA - WBO/The Ring

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	2013-01-19 [[Mikey Garcia]] w tdec 8 [[Orlando Salido]], Madison Square Garden Theatre, Manhattan, NYC, New York, USA - WBO/The Ring. Referee: Benjy Esteves Jr. Scorecards: 79-69, 79-69, 79-70. As well as the WBO title, this fight also involved ''The Ring'' magazine Championship Belt.		2013-01-19 [[Mikey Garcia]] w tdec 8 [[Orlando Salido]], Madison Square Garden Theatre, Manhattan, NYC, New York, USA - WBO/The Ring. Referee: Benjy Esteves Jr. Scorecards: 79-69, 79-69, 79-70. As well as the WBO title, this fight also involved ''The Ring'' magazine Championship Belt.

−	On 15 June, at the Airlines Centre, Dallas, Texas, Garcia (128) lost ~~both belts~~ on the scales when weighing in ~~three~~ pounds over the weight for his contest against [[Juan Manuel Lopez]]. Although the fight went ahead with only Lopez able to win the ~~belts~~ he was stopped in the fourth round.	+	On 15 June, at the Airlines Centre, Dallas, Texas, Garcia (128) lost his WBO title on the scales when weighing in two pounds over the weight for his contest against [[Juan Manuel Lopez]]. Although the fight went ahead with only Lopez able to win the belt he was stopped in the fourth round.

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2013-04-14 Chris John tdraw 3 Satoshi Hosono, Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia - WBA

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	2013-04-14 [[Chris John]] tdraw 3 [[Satoshi Hosono]], Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia - WBA. Referee: Rafael Ramos.		2013-04-14 [[Chris John]] tdraw 3 [[Satoshi Hosono]], Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia - WBA. Referee: Rafael Ramos.

−	On 19 April, [[Javier Fortuna]], who was to have defended his WBA ‘interim’ title against [[Miguel Zamudio]], forfeited his honours after failing to make the weight. Although the fight went ahead with only Zamudio able to claim the title, he was knocked out inside a round.	+	On 19 April, [[Javier Fortuna]], who was to have defended his WBA ‘interim’ title against [[Miguel Zamudio]], forfeited his honours after failing to make the weight. Although the fight went ahead with only Zamudio able to claim the title he was knocked out inside a round.

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2013-01-19 Mikey Garcia w tdec 8 Orlando Salido, Madison Square Garden Theatre, Manhattan, NYC, New York, USA - WBO/The Ring

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	2013-01-19 [[Mikey Garcia]] w tdec 8 [[Orlando Salido]], Madison Square Garden Theatre, Manhattan, NYC, New York, USA - WBO/The Ring. Referee: Benjy Esteves Jr. Scorecards: 79-69, 79-69, 79-70. As well as the WBO title, this fight also involved ''The Ring'' magazine Championship Belt.		2013-01-19 [[Mikey Garcia]] w tdec 8 [[Orlando Salido]], Madison Square Garden Theatre, Manhattan, NYC, New York, USA - WBO/The Ring. Referee: Benjy Esteves Jr. Scorecards: 79-69, 79-69, 79-70. As well as the WBO title, this fight also involved ''The Ring'' magazine Championship Belt.
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		+	On 15 June, at the Airlines Centre, Dallas, Texas, Garcia (128) lost both belts on the scales when weighing in three pounds over the weight for his contest against [[Juan Manuel Lopez]]. Although the fight went ahead with only Lopez able to win the belts he was stopped in the fourth round.

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1914-05-05 (160lbs) Joe Borrell w rsc 8 (20) Marcel Moreau, The Circus, Paris, France

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−	1914-05-05 (160lbs) [[Joe Borrell]] w rsc 8 (20) [[Marcel Moreau]], The Circus, Paris, France. Referee: Msr Cuny. Although there was no title billing attached, with both men safely inside the required 160lbs Borrell’s claim at the weight was certainly at risk. Moreau made a good start, sending in blows from both hands ~~from the outside~~ while Borrell was notable more for his use of elbow work. Unfortunately for Moreau, the third round saw him hit badly low and had he gone down he would surely have won by disqualification, so obvious was the delivery from Borrell. Boxing stated that from that moment only one man remained in the fight. With his left eye badly damaged in the fifth ~~and taking a battering to the body~~ each proceeding round saw Moreau falling further behind ~~and~~ badly ~~weakening~~. The end came in the eighth when Moreau, although still standing, was absolutely defenceless before being led back to his corner by the referee.	+	1914-05-05 (160lbs) [[Joe Borrell]] w rsc 8 (20) [[Marcel Moreau]], The Circus, Paris, France. Referee: Msr Cuny. Although there was no title billing attached, with both men safely inside the required 160lbs Borrell’s claim at the weight was certainly at risk. Moreau made a good start, sending in blows from both hands while Borrell was notable more for his use of elbow work. Unfortunately for Moreau, the third round saw him hit badly low, and had he gone down he would surely have won by disqualification, so obvious was the delivery from Borrell. ''Boxing'' stated that from that moment only one man remained in the fight. With his left eye badly damaged in the fifth each proceeding round saw Moreau falling further behind when being badly weakened by body shots. The end came in the eighth when Moreau, although still standing, was absolutely defenceless before being led back to his corner by the referee.

−	~~This would be Borrell’s last contest in Europe and after~~ arriving back in the USA and concentrating mainly on six-round affairs ~~his~~ championship claim faded away.	+	After arriving back in the USA and concentrating mainly on six-round affairs, Borrell's championship claim faded away.

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1914-04-20 (160lbs) Joe Borrell nc 4 (20) Bandsman Blake, The Ring, Southwark, London, England

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−	1914-04-20 (160lbs) [[Joe Borrell]] nc 4 (20) [[Bandsman Blake]], The Ring, Southwark, London, England. Referee: J. T. Hulls. Billed as a title bout at 160lbs with both men announced as having made the weight, it was described in the ''Mirror of Life'' as being 12 minutes of wrestling ~~with an alleged foul blow struck after~~ the fourth ~~round that was followed by pandemonium~~. At the bell to end ~~the fourth~~, Blake dropped his hands to go to his corner ~~and~~ was promptly dropped by a cracking left hook to the jaw. With Blake in no position to box on in the fifth and the crowd screaming for a foul, the referee called the bout off, claiming it to be a no-contest. He later ~~said~~ that he had not heard the bell.	+	1914-04-20 (160lbs) [[Joe Borrell]] nc 4 (20) [[Bandsman Blake]], The Ring, Southwark, London, England. Referee: J. T. Hulls. Billed as a title bout at 160lbs, with both men announced as having made the weight, it was described in the ''Mirror of Life'' as being 12 minutes of wrestling before coming to life in the fourth. At the bell to end that session, when Blake dropped his hands to go to his corner he was promptly dropped by a cracking left hook to the jaw. With Blake in no position to box on in the fifth, and the crowd screaming for a foul, the referee called the bout off, claiming it to be a no-contest. He later admitted that he had not heard the bell.

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1914-04-13 (160lbs) Jeff Smith w rsc 16 (20) Pat Bradley, Baker’s Stadium, Sydney, Australia

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−	1914-04-13 (160lbs) [[Jeff Smith]] w rsc 16 (20) [[Pat Bradley]], Baker’s Stadium, Sydney, Australia. Referee: Harold Baker. In defence of his Australian world title claim, Smith (157½) recovered from a shock first-round knockdown to first outbox Bradley (157¼), with the left rarely out of the latter’s face, and then to outpunch him. Having jabbed and uppercut Bradley to distraction in the seventh Smith really went to town ~~and~~ a burst of heavy punches, especially left hooks, ~~had~~ his man over for two long counts. Although Bradley came back with some heavy blows of his own, by the 11th round he was almost finished ~~and how he~~ stayed upright for several more sessions was a mystery~~. However~~, ~~in the 16th it was all over~~ after terrific body shots had weakened ~~Bradley and when~~ he was dropped heavily by a right cross the police official in charge ordered the referee to stop the count and award the contest to Smith.	+	1914-04-13 (160lbs) [[Jeff Smith]] w rsc 16 (20) [[Pat Bradley]], Baker’s Stadium, Sydney, Australia. Referee: Harold Baker. In defence of his Australian world title claim, Smith (157½) recovered from a shock first-round knockdown to first outbox Bradley (157¼), with the left rarely out of the latter’s face, and then to outpunch him. Having jabbed and uppercut Bradley to distraction in the seventh Smith really went to town, a burst of heavy punches, especially left hooks, having his man over for two long counts. Although Bradley came back with some heavy blows of his own, by the 11th round he was almost finished. How Bradley stayed upright for several more sessions was a mystery, but after terrific body shots had weakened him in the 16th he was dropped heavily by a right cross. Almost immediately the police official in charge ordered the referee to stop the count and award the contest to Smith.

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1914-04-07 (158lbs) Al McCoy nd-w co 1 (10) George Chip, Broadway SC, Brooklyn, NYC, New York, USA

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	1914-04-07 (158lbs) [[Al McCoy]] nd-w co 1 (10) [[George Chip]], Broadway SC, Brooklyn, NYC, New York, USA. Referee: Johnny Haukaup. As in the contests between Chip and [[Frank Klaus]] this was not a billed title bout, but Chip’s version of the championship was deemed to have changed hands after he ran on to a left hook counter in the ninth and was knocked out on the 1.04 mark.		1914-04-07 (158lbs) [[Al McCoy]] nd-w co 1 (10) [[George Chip]], Broadway SC, Brooklyn, NYC, New York, USA. Referee: Johnny Haukaup. As in the contests between Chip and [[Frank Klaus]] this was not a billed title bout, but Chip’s version of the championship was deemed to have changed hands after he ran on to a left hook counter in the ninth and was knocked out on the 1.04 mark.

−	Despite Chip (162½), who was a substitute for his brother Joe, coming in over the middleweight poundage in a ten-round no-decision affair, with no weight stipulation in force McCoy (157½) received recognition as the first southpaw champion in boxing history. Chip, who had been floored earlier in the ninth, was reported to have weighed 159lbs by the ''New York Times''.	+	Despite Chip (162½), who was a substitute for his brother Joe, coming in over the middleweight poundage in a ten-round no-decision affair with no weight stipulation in force McCoy (157½) received recognition as the first southpaw champion in boxing history. Chip, who had been floored earlier in the ninth, was reported to have weighed 159lbs by the ''New York Times''.

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1914-04-03 (158lbs) Jimmy Clabby drew 20 Billy Murray, Mission Street Arena, Colma, San Francisco, California, USA

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−	1914-04-03 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] drew 20 [[Billy Murray]], Mission Street Arena, Colma, San Francisco, California, USA. Referee: Jim Griffin. Clabby’s 158lbs title claim was on the line in this one ~~and although~~ Murray was a bit of an unknown quantity ~~he had~~ recently beaten [[Leo Houck]] ~~and~~ would command some respect. Even to start with, Clabby got on top from the third round ~~and began~~ to outbox Murray, especially with the left hand, and he was also effective with short right crosses. However, after several good rounds Clabby ~~began~~ to take it easy and was made to pay. In the 15th Murray came on strong, a hard left to the jaw nearly taking Clabby out of the fight, and at the bell the latter was on the ropes in a groggy condition. Murray was now pressing, but Clabby~~, beginning to clear his head,~~ came back well prior to being caught with a crashing right cross in the 20th and having to hold on grimly until the final bell.	+	1914-04-03 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] drew 20 [[Billy Murray]], Mission Street Arena, Colma, San Francisco, California, USA. Referee: Jim Griffin. Clabby’s 158lbs title claim was on the line in this one. Although Murray was a bit of an unknown quantity, having recently beaten [[Leo Houck]] he would command some respect. Even to start with, Clabby got on top from the third round when beginning to outbox Murray, especially with the left hand, and he was also effective with short right crosses. However, after several good rounds Clabby started to take it easy and was made to pay. In the 15th Murray came on strong, a hard left to the jaw nearly taking Clabby out of the fight, and at the bell the latter was on the ropes in a groggy condition. Murray was now pressing, but Clabby came back well prior to being caught with a crashing right cross in the 20th and having to hold on grimly until the final bell.

	Following the drawn verdict, Murray announced that he would be adding his name to the list of those already claiming the 158lbs title.		Following the drawn verdict, Murray announced that he would be adding his name to the list of those already claiming the 158lbs title.

Barry Hugman's History of World Championship Boxing

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−	As a work in progress, I am currently proofing all text for ~~literals~~, spelling and punctuation, along with checking out any glitches caused by the electronic transfer of data. I expect this process to take several months to finalize, so please bear with me.	+	As a work in progress, I am currently proofing all text for tense, spelling and punctuation, along with checking out any glitches caused by the electronic transfer of data. I expect this process to take several months to finalize, so please bear with me.

1914-03-14 (160lbs) Jeff Smith w pts 20 Eddie McGoorty, Baker’s Stadium, Sydney, Australia

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−	1914-03-14 (160lbs) [[Jeff Smith]] w pts 20 [[Eddie McGoorty]], Baker’s Stadium, Sydney, Australia. Referee: Arthur Scott. ~~There~~ was never much in it ~~but~~ the crowd ~~were~~ on the side of Smith (157¾) ~~and~~ every time he landed on McGoorty (159) roars of approval went up. In the third round Smith’s right eye began to close, but after taking a fair bit of punishment in the fourth this was rectified prior to the start of the fifth by his corner’s clever work with the lancet. From that point on Smith got himself back in the fight, using a points scoring straight left, and in several sessions McGoorty was unable to lift himself. In the 17th McGoorty was badly hurt by a series of solid uppercuts ~~and was~~ still groggy in the 18th before coming back strongly in the final two sessions. ~~The~~ initial decision was given in McGoorty's favour~~, but~~ it proved to be so unpopular that it was later rescinded by the officials in charge.	+	1914-03-14 (160lbs) [[Jeff Smith]] w pts 20 [[Eddie McGoorty]], Baker’s Stadium, Sydney, Australia. Referee: Arthur Scott. While there was never much in it, with the crowd on the side of Smith (157¾) every time he landed on McGoorty (159) roars of approval went up. In the third round Smith’s right eye began to close, but after taking a fair bit of punishment in the fourth this was rectified prior to the start of the fifth by his corner’s clever work with the lancet. From that point on Smith got himself back in the fight, using a points scoring straight left, and in several sessions McGoorty was unable to lift himself. In the 17th McGoorty was badly hurt by a series of solid uppercuts, being still groggy in the 18th before coming back strongly in the final two sessions. Although the initial decision was given in McGoorty's favour it proved to be so unpopular that it was later rescinded by the officials in charge.

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1914-02-26 (160lbs) Joe Borrell w pts 15 Georges Bernard, The Stadium, Liverpool, England

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−	1914-02-26 (160lbs) [[Joe Borrell]] w pts 15 [[Georges Bernard]], The Stadium, Liverpool, England. Referee: George Dunning. Billed as a world championship bout at 160lbs with both men inside the weight, it received very little recognition as one even in Britain. Regardless of that it was well contested, the fourth round being sensational ~~with~~ Bernard decked four times from body blows and once by a tremendous left-right to the jaw that would have finished most men. Not only did Bernard fight on but he more than gave the American a run for his money, especially in the last three sessions when he scored freely with solid shots to head and body. ~~There~~ were many who thought Bernard ~~may even~~ have won ~~and while~~ the referee scored it 69 to 57 in favour of Borrell ~~it was the Frenchman who received the majority of the plaudits~~.	+	1914-02-26 (160lbs) [[Joe Borrell]] w pts 15 [[Georges Bernard]], The Stadium, Liverpool, England. Referee: George Dunning. Billed as a world championship bout at 160lbs, with both men inside the weight, it received very little recognition as one even in Britain. Regardless of that it was well contested, the fourth round being sensational as Bernard was decked four times from body blows and once by a tremendous left-right to the jaw that would have finished most men. Not only did Bernard fight on but he more than gave the American a run for his money, especially in the last three sessions when he scored freely with solid shots to head and body. While there were many who thought Bernard might have won, the referee scored it 69 to 57 in favour of Borrell.

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1914-02-12 (158lbs) Jimmy Clabby w pts 20 Sailor Ed Petroskey, Vernon Arena, Los Angeles, California, USA

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−	1914-02-12 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] w pts 20 [[Sailor Ed Petroskey]], Vernon Arena, Los Angeles, California, USA. Made at 158lbs, 10am weigh-in, the fight had first been booked for January, but had been cancelled after an appendicitis scare for Petroskey. Right from the start, Clabby proved to be fast and clever, landing punches all over Petroskey at the rate of ten to one during the opening five rounds. Although Petroskey came back with some good blows of his own, especially to the body as Clabby tired, the last five sessions saw the latter all over his man, beating him to the punch and cutting him on the right eye in the 19th, ~~but~~ unable to knock him over.	+	1914-02-12 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] w pts 20 [[Sailor Ed Petroskey]], Vernon Arena, Los Angeles, California, USA. Made at 158lbs, 10am weigh-in, the fight had first been booked for January but had been cancelled after an appendicitis scare for Petroskey. Right from the start, Clabby proved to be fast and clever, landing punches all over Petroskey at the rate of ten to one during the opening five rounds. Although Petroskey came back with some good blows of his own, especially to the body as Clabby tired, the last five sessions saw the latter all over his man, beating him to the punch and cutting him on the right eye in the 19th. However, he was unable to knock him over.

	[[Category: 1914 Title Contests]]		[[Category: 1914 Title Contests]]
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1914-02-07 (160lbs) Eddie McGoorty w pts 20 Pat Bradley, Baker’s Stadium, Sydney, Australia

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−	1914-02-07 (160lbs) [[Eddie McGoorty]] w pts 20 [[Pat Bradley]], Baker’s Stadium, Sydney, Australia. Referee: Arthur Scott. Billed for the Australian version of the middleweight title, with McGoorty (158) defending, the challenger was not given much chance against a man who stood taller and outreached him by a considerable amount. Regardless of that, Bradley (158) proved to be a difficult man to dislodge ~~and~~ more than ~~bothered~~ McGoorty with his swings and smothering tactics. Several times during the contest McGoorty was caught by solid blows to the head ~~and had~~ to step cautiously, but he ~~was the one with the skill and~~ was well ahead by the three-quarter mark. While there was always the chance that Bradley might get lucky, especially in the 17th when he had a tiring McGoorty almost off his feet, he was given no further opportunities as the American boxed his way out of trouble to take the referee’s decision.	+	1914-02-07 (160lbs) [[Eddie McGoorty]] w pts 20 [[Pat Bradley]], Baker’s Stadium, Sydney, Australia. Referee: Arthur Scott. Billed for the Australian version of the middleweight title, with McGoorty (158) defending, the challenger was not given much chance against a man who stood taller and outreached him by a considerable amount. Regardless of that, Bradley (158) proved to be a difficult man to dislodge, more than bothering McGoorty with his swings and smothering tactics. Several times during the contest McGoorty was caught by solid blows to the head that forced him to step cautiously, but he was well ahead by the three-quarter mark. While there was always the chance that Bradley might get lucky, especially in the 17th when he had a tiring McGoorty almost off his feet, he was given no further opportunities as the American boxed his way out of trouble to take the referee’s decision.

	[[Category: 1914 Title Contests]]		[[Category: 1914 Title Contests]]
	[[Category: Middleweight Division]]		[[Category: Middleweight Division]]

1914-01-19 (158lbs) Jack Dillon w pts 12 Vic Hansen, Colorado AC, Denver, Colorado, USA

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−	1914-01-19 (158lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] w pts 12 [[Vic Hansen]], Colorado AC, Denver, Colorado, USA. Referee: Tommy McDonnell. Billed for the middleweight championship of the world, the ''Denver Post'' reported that both men made the required 158lbs. Outboxing Hansen right from the opening bell, and after dropping him twice for ‘nine’, Dillon broke his right hand in the second round ~~and from there onwards~~ used his left hand exclusively. Even then Hansen was occasionally in trouble and in the latter sessions he held on to avoid taking too much punishment to the body.	+	1914-01-19 (158lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] w pts 12 [[Vic Hansen]], Colorado AC, Denver, Colorado, USA. Referee: Tommy McDonnell. Billed for the middleweight championship of the world, the ''Denver Post'' reported that both men made the required 158lbs. Outboxing Hansen right from the opening bell, and after dropping him twice for ‘nine’, Dillon broke his right hand in the second round. Following that, Dillon used his left hand exclusively from there on. Even then Hansen was occasionally in trouble, and in the latter sessions he held on to avoid taking too much punishment to the body.

	A few days after this one Dillon took on [[Harry Baker]] (nd-w co 1 at the Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana on 30 January). It is not clear whether Dillon bothered to make weight for Baker, a natural middleweight, or not.		A few days after this one Dillon took on [[Harry Baker]] (nd-w co 1 at the Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana on 30 January). It is not clear whether Dillon bothered to make weight for Baker, a natural middleweight, or not.

−	Another fight at 158lbs for Dillon came against [[Freddie Hicks]] (nd-drew 8 ~~on 4 February~~ at the Athletic Club, Windsor, Ontario, Canada), before he allowed [[George KO Brown]] (w pts 8 ~~on 23 March~~ at the Phoenix AC, Memphis, Tennessee) to weigh 159lbs to his 170. Sandwiched somewhere between these two was an eight-round contest against [[Tommy Danforth]] (nd-w rsc 8 at the Phoenix AC, Memphis, Tennessee on 9 February). The fight report stated that Dillon was much the heavier ~~and~~ knowing that Danforth was a big welter at this time I guess there was some risk attached~~, although you would hardly think so~~.	+	Another fight at 158lbs for Dillon came against [[Freddie Hicks]] (nd-drew 8 at the Athletic Club, Windsor, Ontario, Canada on 4 February), before he allowed [[George KO Brown]] (w pts 8 at the Phoenix AC, Memphis, Tennessee on 23 March) to weigh 159lbs to his 170. Sandwiched somewhere between these two was an eight-round contest against [[Tommy Danforth]] (nd-w rsc 8 at the Phoenix AC, Memphis, Tennessee on 9 February). The fight report stated that Dillon was much the heavier, but knowing that Danforth was a big welter at this time I guess there was some risk attached.

−	Dillon next laid claim to the American light heavyweight title after beating [[Battling Levinsky]], another future champion at 175lbs, on 14 April ~~and although~~ there would be a few more defences of his middleweight claim he would soon be concentrating his efforts at the higher poundage.	+	Dillon next laid claim to the American light heavyweight title after beating [[Battling Levinsky]], another future champion at 175lbs, on 14 April. Although there would be a few more defences of his middleweight claim, Dillon would soon be concentrating his efforts at the higher poundage.

	[[Category: 1914 Title Contests]]		[[Category: 1914 Title Contests]]
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1914-01-12 (158lbs) George Chip nd-w pts 10 Gus Christie, Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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−	1914-01-12 (158lbs) [[George Chip]] nd-w pts 10 [[Gus Christie]], Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Both men were reckoned to be inside 158lbs at the 3pm weigh-in, with Chip’s title claim being the prize for Christie if he could find a finishing blow. There hardly seemed to be any likelihood of that happening as Chip blasted him all around the ring, but the latter for all his domination was unable to find a knockout drop ~~and~~ for round after round ~~he mauled Christie about~~. The last two sessions saw Christie giving it a go, especially with the straight left, but Chip was soon breaking through his guard without doing any damage ~~and had to settle~~ for the press verdict.	+	1914-01-12 (158lbs) [[George Chip]] nd-w pts 10 [[Gus Christie]], Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Both men were reckoned to be inside 158lbs at the 3pm weigh-in, with Chip’s title claim being the prize for Christie if he could find a finishing blow. There hardly seemed to be any likelihood of that happening as Chip blasted him all around the ring, but the latter for all his domination was unable to find a knockout drop, mauling Christie about for round after round. The last two sessions saw Christie giving it a go, especially with the straight left, but Chip was soon breaking through his guard without doing any damage before settling for the press verdict.

−	Next up for Chip were six-round no-decision contests against [[Tim O'Neil]] (nd-w rsc 2 ~~on 19 January~~ at the Powers Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan) ~~who weighed 159lbs~~ and [[Joe Borrell]] (nd-w pts 6 ~~on 26 January~~ at the Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), the Philadelphia Public Ledger ~~reporting~~ both ~~men to be~~ inside 158lbs.	+	Next up for Chip were six-round no-decision contests against [[Tim O'Neil]] (nd-w rsc 2 at the Powers Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan on 19 January) and [[Joe Borrell]] (nd-w pts 6 at the Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 26 January). While O'Neil was reported to weigh 159lbs, the ''Philadelphia Public Ledger'' stated that both Chip and Borrell were inside 158lbs.

	[[Category: 1914 Title Contests]]		[[Category: 1914 Title Contests]]
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1914-01-01 (158lbs) Jack Dillon nd-w pts 10 Gus Christie, Delaware Street Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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−	1914-01-01 (158lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] nd-w pts 10 [[Gus Christie]], Delaware Street Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The ''Indianapolis Star'' reported that both men were down to the required 158lbs, thus putting Dillon’s title claim at the weight at risk. While Dillon proved to everyone present that he could be comfortable at 158lbs, he was seldom forced to exert himself ~~and was~~ easily contented, as was Christie, to clinch rather than work for openings. After damaging Christie’s right eye in the fourth round and blasting in power punches to the head it was expected that Dillon would move up a gear, but it just did not materialise. Christie was obviously intent on staying the course when they entered the latter stages and although Dillon opened up again in the last two sessions he was unable to bring his opponent down.	+	1914-01-01 (158lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] nd-w pts 10 [[Gus Christie]], Delaware Street Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The ''Indianapolis Star'' reported that both men were down to the required 158lbs, thus putting Dillon’s title claim at the weight at risk. While Dillon proved to everyone present that he could be comfortable at 158lbs, he was seldom forced to exert himself, being easily contented, as was Christie, to clinch rather than work for openings. After damaging Christie’s right eye in the fourth round and blasting in power punches to the head it was expected that Dillon would move up a gear, but it just did not materialise. Christie was obviously intent on staying the course when they entered the latter stages, and although Dillon opened up again in the last two sessions he was unable to bring his opponent down.

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1913-12-23 (160lbs) George Chip nd-w rsc 5 (6) Frank Klaus, Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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−	1913-12-23 (160lbs) [[George Chip]] nd-w rsc 5 (6) [[Frank Klaus]], Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Referee: Tom Dillon. In a return six ~~rounder~~ no-decision fight, Chip (160) bettered his previous win over Klaus (162½) when stopping him in the fifth round. Up to the fifth round it had been a hard fight, but Chip had remained cool and shown his strength at close quarters. The fifth session saw Chip raining in blows to head and body to drop Klaus and ~~when~~ the latter got up at the count of ‘seven’ he was immediately under pressure yet again. With Chip smashing in trip-hammer blows to the jaw ~~it could not continue and~~ when Klaus’ hands dropped to his side, rendering him defenceless, the referee called a halt.	+	1913-12-23 (160lbs) [[George Chip]] nd-w rsc 5 (6) [[Frank Klaus]], Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Referee: Tom Dillon. In a return six-round no-decision fight, Chip (160) bettered his previous win over Klaus (162½) when stopping him in the fifth round. Up to the fifth round it had been a hard fight, but Chip had remained cool and shown his strength at close quarters. The fifth session saw Chip raining in blows to head and body to drop Klaus, and after the latter got up at the count of ‘seven’ he was immediately under pressure yet again. With Chip smashing in trip-hammer blows to the jaw when Klaus’ hands dropped to his side, rendering him defenceless, the referee called a halt.

−	Chip received widespread recognition at 160lbs in America, even though the class limit was generally seen as being 158lbs.	+	Chip received widespread recognition at 160lbs in America even though the class limit was generally seen as being 158lbs.

	[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]		[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]
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1913-11-27 (160lbs) Jack Dillon w pts 12 Sailor Ed Petroskey, Holland Arena, Butte, Montana, USA

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−	1913-11-27 (160lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] w pts 12 [[Sailor Ed Petroskey]], Holland Arena, Butte, Montana, USA. With the weight set at 160lbs, the recognised middles limit in Montana at the time, the ''Anaconda Standard'' reported that both men were actually inside 158lbs. Showing dazzling speed and power, Dillon gave Petroskey a terrible going over, but was unable to knock his man out despite having him down in the eighth following a terrific volley of rights and lefts ~~and a crushing right to the jaw~~. There was never any doubt that Dillon would win, as he was hardly extended, ~~but~~ although he tried to drop Petroskey he ultimately ~~lacked~~ the ammunition required ~~and~~ had to settle for the points win.	+	1913-11-27 (160lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] w pts 12 [[Sailor Ed Petroskey]], Holland Arena, Butte, Montana, USA. With the weight set at 160lbs, the recognised middles limit in Montana at the time, the ''Anaconda Standard'' reported that both men were actually inside 158lbs. Showing dazzling speed and power, Dillon gave Petroskey a terrible going over but was unable to knock his man out despite having him down in the eighth following a terrific volley of rights and lefts. There was never any doubt that Dillon would win, as he was hardly extended. However, although he tried to drop Petroskey, ultimately lacking the ammunition required, he had to settle for the points win.

	[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]		[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]
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1913-11-27 (158lbs) Jimmy Clabby w rsc 14 (20) Frank Logan, Mission Street Arena, Colma, San Francisco, California, USA

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−	1913-11-27 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] w rsc 14 (20) [[Frank Logan]], Mission Street Arena, Colma, San Francisco, California, USA. Referee: Jim Griffin. With the ''San Francisco Chronicle'' reporting this one to be at 158lbs, Clabby’s title claim was at risk. One-sided from start to finish, Logan was knocked down in the 13th and punished badly before being stopped after about a minute of the next round. Having been forced to make the weight obviously weakened Logan ~~and~~ the finish ~~was~~ in sight in the tenth session after he was dazed from terrific uppercuts to the jaw. Logan also received a broken nose for his pains.	+	1913-11-27 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] w rsc 14 (20) [[Frank Logan]], Mission Street Arena, Colma, San Francisco, California, USA. Referee: Jim Griffin. With the ''San Francisco Chronicle'' reporting this one to be at 158lbs, Clabby’s title claim was at risk. One-sided from start to finish, Logan was knocked down in the 13th and punished badly before being stopped after about a minute of the next round. Having been forced to make the weight obviously weakened Logan, the finish being in sight in the tenth session after he was dazed from terrific uppercuts to the jaw. Logan also received a broken nose for his pains.

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1913-11-25 (160lbs) George Chip nd-w pts 10 Tim O'Neil, Athletic Club, Racine, Wisconsin, USA

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−	1913-11-25 (160lbs) [[George Chip]] nd-w pts 10 [[Tim O'Neil]], Athletic Club, Racine, Wisconsin, USA. Chip ~~had claimed~~ the title at 160lbs ~~and~~ this match was made at that weight, ~~with O'Neil having a two-pound advantage at 159lbs.~~ Chip outboxed and outfought the game O’Neil, putting him down twice in the second round, before the latter came back strongly in the tenth, having weathered the storm by covering up and keeping out of danger.	+	1913-11-25 (160lbs) [[George Chip]] nd-w pts 10 [[Tim O'Neil]], Athletic Club, Racine, Wisconsin, USA. With Chip claiming the title at 160lbs this match was made at that weight, Chip outboxed and outfought the game O’Neil (159), putting him down twice in the second round before the latter came back strongly in the tenth, having weathered the storm by covering up and keeping out of danger.

	[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]		[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]
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1913-11-15 (160lbs) Jeff Smith w pts 20 Georges Bernard, Wonderland, Paris, France

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−	1913-11-15 (160lbs) [[Jeff Smith]] w pts 20 [[Georges Bernard]], Wonderland, Paris, France. Referee: Franz Reichel. Billed for the title at 160lbs with both men announced as being inside the weight, Smith (159½) controlled most of the fight with his left hand before opening up somewhat in the last three sessions as Bernard tired. Prior to that the contest had been mundane with Smith doing enough to keep ahead and Barnard occasionally throwing heavy blows without ever following them up. Boxing reported that in the last three rounds the real Smith was seen ~~as he sent~~ in stinging left jabs to Bernard’s face and ~~did~~ good work with right uppercuts. Bernard, who was far too conservative to take the fight to Smith when given the opportunities, finished with a badly swollen left eye. Most observers felt that the referee should have awarded a draw as neither man did enough.	+	1913-11-15 (160lbs) [[Jeff Smith]] w pts 20 [[Georges Bernard]], Wonderland, Paris, France. Referee: Franz Reichel. Billed for the title at 160lbs, with both men announced as being inside the weight, Smith (159½) controlled most of the fight with his left hand before opening up somewhat in the last three sessions as Bernard tired. Prior to that the contest had been mundane with Smith doing enough to keep ahead and Barnard occasionally throwing heavy blows without ever following them up. ''Boxing'' reported that in the last three rounds the real Smith was seen when sending in stinging left jabs to Bernard’s face and doing good work with right uppercuts. Bernard, who was far too conservative to take the fight to Smith when given the opportunities, finished with a badly swollen left eye. Most observers felt that the referee should have awarded a draw as neither man did enough.

−	After the fight, with Klaus back in America, the promoters awarded Smith a championship belt and proclaimed him to be the new champion.	+	After the fight, with [[Frank Klaus]] back in America the promoters awarded Smith a championship belt and proclaimed him to be the new champion.

	[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]		[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]
	[[Category: Middleweight Division]]		[[Category: Middleweight Division]]

1913-10-13 (158lbs) Joe Borrell nd-w rsc 5 (6) Harry Lewis, Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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−	1913-10-13 (158lbs) [[Joe Borrell]] nd-w rsc 5 (6) [[Harry Lewis]], Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Referee: Frank O’Brien. With both men inside 158lbs, Lewis was badly beaten by Borrell, taking serious punishment in the second, third and fourth rounds. Belted to the floor twice in the fourth, and being hit at will, the referee stopped the fight early in the fifth to save an exhausted Lewis from being knocked out. ~~Back in the dressing room,~~ Lewis collapsed and was taken to hospital suffering from concussion of the brain ~~and~~ never boxed again.	+	1913-10-13 (158lbs) [[Joe Borrell]] nd-w rsc 5 (6) [[Harry Lewis]], Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Referee: Frank O’Brien. With both men inside 158lbs, Lewis was badly beaten by Borrell, taking serious punishment in the second, third and fourth rounds. Belted to the floor twice in the fourth, and being hit at will, the referee stopped the fight early in the fifth to save an exhausted Lewis from being knocked out. After Lewis collapsed and was taken to hospital suffering from concussion of the brain he never boxed again.

−	In the aftermath, Borrell claimed the title ~~after his no-decision contest win~~ despite the bout being scheduled for only six rounds, but on receiving little or no support at all in America he eventually took his claim abroad.	+	In the aftermath, Borrell claimed the title despite the bout being scheduled for only six rounds, but on receiving little or no support at all in America he eventually took his claim abroad.

	[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]		[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]
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1913-10-11 (160lbs) George Chip nd-w co 6 (6) Frank Klaus, Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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−	1913-10-11 (160lbs) [[George Chip]] nd-w co 6 (6) [[Frank Klaus]], Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Referee: Tom Bodkins. This was not billed as a title bout as it was only a six-round no-decision affair, but Klaus’ claim to the championship was deemed to have changed hands after he was counted out. In a situation such as this the only way a champion could lose his crown, unless he stipulated a poundage above the limit of the weight class, was if he failed to last the distance ~~and it~~ was on this basis that Chip (161½) received recognition as champion. Klaus (163) had the better of the fight during the first three rounds before Chip came on strong to batter him all over the ring, prior to smashing him down for ‘nine’ in the sixth with a short right uppercut. Getting back on his feet, Klaus had hardly got going when Chip sent him down for the full count with a right to the head.	+	1913-10-11 (160lbs) [[George Chip]] nd-w co 6 (6) [[Frank Klaus]], Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Referee: Tom Bodkins. This was not billed as a title bout as it was only a six-round no-decision affair, but Klaus’ claim to the championship was deemed to have changed hands after he was counted out. In a situation such as this the only way a champion could lose his crown, unless he stipulated a poundage above the limit of the weight class, was if he failed to last the distance. It was on this basis that Chip (161½) received recognition as champion. Klaus (163) had the better of the fight during the first three rounds before Chip came on strong to batter him all over the ring prior to smashing him down for ‘nine’ in the sixth with a short right uppercut. Getting back on his feet, Klaus had hardly got going when Chip sent him down for the full count with a right to the head.

	Despite both men weighing over the middleweight limit, Chip immediately announced his right to the title and was accepted by a good many scribes.		Despite both men weighing over the middleweight limit, Chip immediately announced his right to the title and was accepted by a good many scribes.

−	Another six rounder for Chip in Pennsylvania that was advertised as involving the title came against [[Leo Houck]] (nd-l pts 6 ~~on 15 November 1913~~ at the National AC, Philadelphia), but there was no mention of weights. Regardless of the ~~above~~ defeat, the recently formed French-based International Boxing Union continued to recognise Klaus as the world champion.	+	Another six-rounder for Chip in Pennsylvania that was advertised as involving the title came against [[Leo Houck]] (nd-l pts 6 at the National AC, Philadelphia on 15 November 1913), but there was no mention of weights.
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		+	Regardless of the defeat at the hands of Chip, the recently formed French-based International Boxing Union continued to recognise Klaus as the world champion.

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	[[Category: Middleweight Division]]		[[Category: Middleweight Division]]

1913-10-03 (158lbs) Jimmy Clabby w pts 20 Sailor Ed Petroskey, Coffroth’s Arena, Daly City, California, USA

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−	1913-10-03 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] w pts 20 [[Sailor Ed Petroskey]], Coffroth’s Arena, Daly City, California, USA. Made at 158lbs, Clabby (151) dominated the contest, winning all but four rounds according to the papers, and handing out a real boxing lesson to the tough Petroskey (158). Several times Petroskey looked like going down, but he was never off his feet, somehow managing to weather the storm of punches coming his way. Realising he had to find a knockout blow if he wanted to win, Petroskey tore into Clabby in the last two rounds~~, but was~~ straightened up by solid left jabs, left hooks and right uppercuts from head to body as the title claimant boxed his way to victory.	+	1913-10-03 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] w pts 20 [[Sailor Ed Petroskey]], Coffroth’s Arena, Daly City, California, USA. Made at 158lbs, Clabby (151) dominated the contest, winning all but four rounds according to the papers, and handing out a real boxing lesson to the tough Petroskey (158). Several times Petroskey looked like going down, but he was never off his feet, somehow managing to weather the storm of punches coming his way. Realising he had to find a knockout blow if he wanted to win, Petroskey tore into Clabby in the last two rounds before being straightened up by solid left jabs, left hooks and right uppercuts from head to body as the title claimant boxed his way to victory.

	[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]		[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]
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1913-09-01 (158lbs) Jimmy Clabby w pts 20 Sailor Grande, Buffalo Park, Sacramento, California, USA

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−	1913-09-01 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] w pts 20 [[Sailor Grande]], Buffalo Park, Sacramento, California, USA. Made at 158lbs, Clabby (152) showed plenty of class as he concentrated on his left jab and right cross early on, but when he realised that Grande (157) could withstand any amount of punishment he changed tactics ~~and allowed~~ the latter to make the running. Using his extra weight, Grande, who was miles behind, clutched and hung on to survive in the latter rounds.	+	1913-09-01 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] w pts 20 [[Sailor Grande]], Buffalo Park, Sacramento, California, USA. Made at 158lbs, Clabby (152) showed plenty of class as he concentrated on his left jab and right cross early on, but when he realised that Grande (157) could withstand any amount of punishment he changed tactics when allowing the latter to make the running. Using his extra weight, Grande, who was miles behind, clutched and hung on to survive in the latter rounds.

	[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]		[[Category: 1913 Title Contests]]
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1913-04-14 (160lbs) Pat O'Keefe w pts 20 Frank Mantell, The Ring, Southwark, London, England

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	1913-04-14 (160lbs) [[Pat O'Keefe]] w pts 20 [[Frank Mantell]], The Ring, Southwark, London, England. Referee: Dick Burge. Billed as a title fight at 160lbs, with both men announced as being within the limit, it was reported that O’Keefe was fighting for Mantell’s New York version of the world title. Unfortunately, for O’Keefe, however, by the time the fight took place Mantell had already forfeited any support he may have had. Having hurt O’Keefe in the opening session with wide rights to the head Mantell hardly did anything much of note from there on in, and although he made the body his target more often than not the Englishman’s left kept him out. With O’Keefe slowing over the last three rounds Mantell took advantage when working the body for all his worth, but it was not enough.		1913-04-14 (160lbs) [[Pat O'Keefe]] w pts 20 [[Frank Mantell]], The Ring, Southwark, London, England. Referee: Dick Burge. Billed as a title fight at 160lbs, with both men announced as being within the limit, it was reported that O’Keefe was fighting for Mantell’s New York version of the world title. Unfortunately, for O’Keefe, however, by the time the fight took place Mantell had already forfeited any support he may have had. Having hurt O’Keefe in the opening session with wide rights to the head Mantell hardly did anything much of note from there on in, and although he made the body his target more often than not the Englishman’s left kept him out. With O’Keefe slowing over the last three rounds Mantell took advantage when working the body for all his worth, but it was not enough.

−	O'Keefe’s victory ultimately proved meaningless, his next two contests, defeats at the hands of Bombardier Billy Wells and Georges Carpentier, coming in the heavyweight division.	+	O'Keefe’s victory ultimately proved meaningless, his next two contests, defeats at the hands of [[Bombardier Billy Wells]] and [[Georges Carpentier]], coming in the heavyweight division.

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1913-08-02 (158lbs) Jimmy Clabby drew 12 Freddie Hicks, Holland Rink, Butte, Montana, USA

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−	1913-08-02 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] drew 12 [[Freddie Hicks]], Holland Rink, Butte, Montana, USA. Referee: Tosh McIntosh. The ''Anaconda Standard'' inferred that this involved Clabby’s title claim when it stated that Clabby made 154lbs, while Hicks was inside the stipulated 158lbs. In the sixth round the referee asked for more action as nothing much had happened up to that point, but regardless of ~~his action~~ the boys continued to come together. There were those who thought that Clabby carried Hicks, who was known to be his friend, and the referee had thought about calling the fight off~~, declaring it to be a no-contest~~, but after discussing the situation with the Commissioner a draw was decided on.	+	1913-08-02 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] drew 12 [[Freddie Hicks]], Holland Rink, Butte, Montana, USA. Referee: Tosh McIntosh. The ''Anaconda Standard'' inferred that this involved Clabby’s title claim when it stated that Clabby made 154lbs, while Hicks was inside the stipulated 158lbs. In the sixth round the referee asked for more action as nothing much had happened up to that point, but regardless of that the boys continued to come together. There were those who thought that Clabby carried Hicks, who was known to be his friend, and the referee had thought about calling the fight off, but after discussing the situation with the Commissioner a draw was decided on.

−	On the ‘black’ title front it was reported in ''The Freeman'' newspaper around this time that [[Jack Hannibal]] was the coloured champion of the world, despite there being nothing in his record to sustain that statement. Hannibal was an interesting fighter as he was also a pro baseball and football star at the same time as he boxed. A few months later, a certain [[Kid Hoy]] wrote to the same paper stating that he was the rightful ‘black’ world champion ~~and challenged~~ all comers. I have yet to find anything to back those statements up, although it is clear that both men were top fighters of the day.	+	On the ‘black’ title front it was reported in ''The Freeman'' newspaper around this time that [[Jack Hannibal]] was the coloured champion of the world, despite there being nothing in his record to sustain that statement. Hannibal was an interesting fighter as he was also a pro baseball and football star at the same time as he boxed. A few months later, a certain [[Kid Hoy]] wrote to the same paper stating that he was the rightful ‘black’ world champion. At the same time he issued a challenge to all-comers. I have yet to find anything to back those statements up, although it is clear that both men were top fighters of the day.

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1913-07-03 (160lbs) Jack Dillon nd-w rsc 10 (10) Bill McKinnon, Washington Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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−	1913-07-03 (160lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] nd-w rsc 10 (10) [[Bill McKinnon]], Washington Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Referee: Tom Dillon. Dillon’s 160lbs title claim was at stake here as both men came in under the prescribed weight. Regardless of the fact that McKinnon was fleet of foot and travelled around the ring at speed, Dillon eventually caught up with him. Having been cut over the left eye in the second round, McKinnon was always at risk and in the sixth he went to his knees three times as Dillon hammered in punches to the body. Down again twice in the seventh and twice more in the ninth, when the final session arrived it was almost too much for McKinnon to get off his stool ~~and~~ after being dropped five more times he was rescued by the referee.	+	1913-07-03 (160lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] nd-w rsc 10 (10) [[Bill McKinnon]], Washington Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Referee: Tom Dillon. Dillon’s 160lbs title claim was at stake here as both men came in under the prescribed weight. Regardless of the fact that McKinnon was fleet of foot and travelled around the ring at speed, Dillon eventually caught up with him. Having been cut over the left eye in the second round McKinnon was always at risk, and in the sixth he went to his knees three times as Dillon hammered in punches to the body. Down again twice in the seventh, and twice more in the ninth, when the final session arrived it was almost too much for McKinnon to get off his stool. And after being dropped five more times he was rescued by the referee.

−	On 8 August at the Auditorium, Winnipeg, Canada, Dillon, weighing above 160lbs, allowed the Canadian, [[George Ashe]], to weigh inside 158lbs, thus risking his title claim. The fight went the distance, Dillon being given the 12-round decision by the attending press.	+	On 8 August, at the Auditorium, Winnipeg, Canada, Dillon, weighing above 160lbs, allowed the Canadian, [[George Ashe]], to weigh inside 158lbs, thus risking his title claim. The fight went the distance, Dillon being given the 12-round decision by the attending press.

−	While it is not clear whether Dillon’s 12-round no-decision contest against [[Tony Caponi]] (w co 8 at the Auditorium, Winnipeg~~, Canada~~ on 17 September) was contracted for 160lbs, his short-distance bout against [[Leo Houck]] (nd-l pts 6 at Rocky Springs Park, Lancaster, Pennsylvania on 9 October) almost certainly was.	+	While it is not clear whether Dillon’s 12-round no-decision contest against [[Tony Caponi]] (w co 8 at the Auditorium, Winnipeg on 17 September) was contracted for 160lbs, his short-distance bout against [[Leo Houck]] (nd-l pts 6 at Rocky Springs Park, Lancaster, Pennsylvania on 9 October) almost certainly was.

−	At The Casino, Akron, Ohio, on 14 October, Dillon forced [[Walter Monaghan]] to retire in the fourth of a 12-round no-decision affair refereed by Walter Kelley. ~~The only~~ reference to the fighters’ weights ~~came when~~ the ''Akron Beacon'' newspaper reported that it was a catchweight contest in which Dillon would weigh around 160lbs and his opponent a little under~~, with there being little difference in the poundage of the two at ringside~~. ~~There was~~ no title billing given ~~and~~ it was this kind of reporting that has made it so difficult to fathom whether title claims were at risk or not.	+	At The Casino, Akron, Ohio, on 14 October, Dillon forced [[Walter Monaghan]] to retire in the fourth of a 12-round no-decision affair refereed by Walter Kelley. In reference to the fighters’ weights, the ''Akron Beacon'' newspaper reported that it was a catchweight contest in which Dillon would weigh around 160lbs and his opponent a little under. With no title billing given, it was this kind of reporting that has made it so difficult to fathom whether title claims were at risk or not.

	Three weeks later, on 3 November, Dillon was deemed by the press to have outscored [[Gus Christie]] in a ten round no-decision contest at the South Delaware Street Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Although the press stated that the fight had been made at 160lbs, according to the ''Indianapolis Star'' Dillon outweighed his rival by 12 pounds, but had Christie, well inside 158lbs, won he would have undoubtedly claimed the title.		Three weeks later, on 3 November, Dillon was deemed by the press to have outscored [[Gus Christie]] in a ten round no-decision contest at the South Delaware Street Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Although the press stated that the fight had been made at 160lbs, according to the ''Indianapolis Star'' Dillon outweighed his rival by 12 pounds, but had Christie, well inside 158lbs, won he would have undoubtedly claimed the title.

1913-06-13 (158lbs) Jimmy Clabby w pts 12 Eddie McGoorty, Holland Rink, Butte, Montana, USA

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−	1913-06-13 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] w pts 12 [[Eddie McGoorty]], Holland Rink, Butte, Montana, USA. Referee: Tosh McIntosh. According to the ''TS Andrews’ Annuals'' Clabby (151) had been claiming the middleweight title since 1912, but it was only after defeating McGoorty (158) in this billed 158lbs title bout that his claim was taken seriously. Despite being floored twice in the opening round, his left eye closed shut and groggy in the second, Clabby was bravely back in the fight by the fourth, boxing and moving well. With the punches flying in, McGoorty’s left eye was badly cut in the ninth ~~and~~ there seemed no way back for him at that stage as Clabby, excelling on the inside, was in full swing. According to the referee, Clabby won six rounds to McGoorty’s one, with five evenly scored.	+	1913-06-13 (158lbs) [[Jimmy Clabby]] w pts 12 [[Eddie McGoorty]], Holland Rink, Butte, Montana, USA. Referee: Tosh McIntosh. According to the ''TS Andrews’ Annuals'' Clabby (151) had been claiming the middleweight title since 1912, but it was only after defeating McGoorty (158) in this billed 158lbs title bout that his claim was taken seriously. Despite being floored twice in the opening round, his left eye closed shut and groggy in the second, Clabby was bravely back in the fight by the fourth, boxing and moving well. With the punches flying in, when McGoorty’s left eye was badly cut in the ninth there seemed no way back for him. At that stage of the fight, Clabby, excelling on the inside, was in full swing. According to the referee, Clabby won six rounds to McGoorty’s one, with five evenly scored.

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1913-05-29 (160lbs) Jack Dillon nd-w pts 10 Frank Klaus, Washington Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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−	1913-05-29 (160lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] nd-w pts 10 [[Frank Klaus]], Washington Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Referee: Tom Dillon. Made at 160lbs, both fighters’ claims at the weight were on the line in this one. Although the opening five sessions were slow and uninteresting, Dillon outfought and outboxed Klaus from round six through to the tenth, outpunching the latter at the rate of eight to one according to press reports. While Klaus spent much his time clinching and blocking punches, Dillon ~~was often~~ landing crisply ~~and~~ was a wide winner as far as the press were concerned.	+	1913-05-29 (160lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] nd-w pts 10 [[Frank Klaus]], Washington Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Referee: Tom Dillon. Made at 160lbs, both fighters’ claims at the weight were on the line in this one. Although the opening five sessions were slow and uninteresting, Dillon outfought and outboxed Klaus from round six through to the tenth, outpunching the latter at the rate of eight to one according to press reports. While Klaus spent much his time clinching and blocking punches, Dillon, landing crisply, was a wide winner as far as the press were concerned.

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1913-05-02 (158lbs) Eddie McGoorty drew 10 Jimmy Clabby, Athletic Club, Denver, Colorado, USA

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−	1913-05-02 (158lbs) [[Eddie McGoorty]] drew 10 [[Jimmy Clabby]], Athletic Club, Denver, Colorado, USA. Referee: Abe Pollock. Billed for the 158lbs title, both men were inside with Clabby announced as 154lbs. Described as one of the fastest and most scientific contests ever seen in the territory, Clabby’s cleverness was offset to a degree by the extra strength possessed by McGoorty. There were no knockdowns and there was never any likelihood of one occurring as both men were so evenly matched. Although Clabby landed the greater volume of blows and appeared to be a better judge of distance, McGoorty was the heavier hitter ~~and~~ his punches ~~carried~~ more authority when they landed. ~~There are always two sides to every story and~~ a prominent Wisconsin sportsman ~~later~~ stated that the referee was incompetent and that McGoorty received the worst beating of his career, being made to look like a novice at times.	+	1913-05-02 (158lbs) [[Eddie McGoorty]] drew 10 [[Jimmy Clabby]], Athletic Club, Denver, Colorado, USA. Referee: Abe Pollock. Billed for the 158lbs title, both men were inside with Clabby announced as 154lbs. Described as one of the fastest and most scientific contests ever seen in the territory, Clabby’s cleverness was offset to a degree by the extra strength possessed by McGoorty. There were no knockdowns, and there was never any likelihood of one occurring as both men were so evenly matched. Although Clabby landed the greater volume of blows and appeared to be a better judge of distance, McGoorty was the heavier hitter, his punches carrying more authority when they landed. Afterwards, a prominent Wisconsin sportsman stated that the referee was incompetent and that McGoorty received the worst beating of his career, being made to look like a novice at times.

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1913-04-28 (160lbs) Jack Dillon nd-w pts 10 Bob Moha, Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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−	1913-04-28 (160lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] nd-w pts 10 [[Bob Moha]], Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Made at 160lbs, Dillon successfully defended his claim at the weight when taking the newspaper decision from Moha after winning eight rounds with two even. According to reports, Dillon fought a cool and clever battle, whether it was up close or at long range, and when Moha tried to hit back in the last three sessions, he blocked most of his blows before using a jolting left lead to make room for the right cross.	+	1913-04-28 (160lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] nd-w pts 10 [[Bob Moha]], Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Made at 160lbs, Dillon successfully defended his claim at the weight when taking the newspaper decision from Moha after winning eight rounds with two even. According to reports, Dillon fought a cool and clever battle, whether it was up close or at long range, and when Moha tried to hit back in the last three sessions he blocked most of his blows before using a jolting left lead to make room for the right cross.

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1913-04-14 (158lbs) Jack Dillon nd-w pts 12 George Chip, Moose Hall Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, USA

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−	1913-04-14 (158lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] nd-w pts 12 [[George Chip]], Moose Hall Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, USA. Referee: Walter Kelley. Made at 158lbs and a defence for Dillon at this weight, he was again too good for Chip, his left being in evidence throughout ~~the fight~~ as well as his cleverness in avoiding blows. As the fight moved on, Dillon drew further ahead ~~and~~ the last two sessions ~~were~~ hugely exciting as the men looked to finish inside the distance. Both were staggered in the 12th as they wound up their punches, but it was Chip who came off worse ~~and~~ if there had been a round or so left he would have had difficulty in getting through still standing.	+	1913-04-14 (158lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] nd-w pts 12 [[George Chip]], Moose Hall Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, USA. Referee: Walter Kelley. Made at 158lbs, and a defence for Dillon at this weight, he was again too good for Chip, his left being in evidence throughout as well as his cleverness in avoiding blows. As the fight moved on Dillon drew further ahead, the last two sessions being hugely exciting as the men looked to finish inside the distance. Both were staggered in the 12th as they wound up their punches, but it was Chip who came off worse. And if there had been a round or so left he would have had difficulty in getting through still standing.

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1913-04-14 (160lbs) Pat O'Keefe w pts 20 Frank Mantell, The Ring, Southwark, London, England

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−	1913-04-14 (160lbs) [[Pat O'Keefe]] w pts 20 [[Frank Mantell]], The Ring, Southwark, London, England. Referee: Dick Burge. Billed as a title fight at 160lbs with both men announced as being within the limit, it was reported that O’Keefe was fighting for Mantell’s New York version of the world title. Unfortunately, for O’Keefe, however, by the time the fight took place Mantell had already forfeited any support he may have had. Having hurt O’Keefe in the opening session with wide rights to the head ~~before going for the body,~~ Mantell hardly did anything much of note from there on in and although he made the body his target more often than not the Englishman’s left kept him out. With O’Keefe slowing over the last three rounds Mantell took advantage when working the body for all his worth ~~and at the final bell the decision could have gone to either man~~.	+	1913-04-14 (160lbs) [[Pat O'Keefe]] w pts 20 [[Frank Mantell]], The Ring, Southwark, London, England. Referee: Dick Burge. Billed as a title fight at 160lbs, with both men announced as being within the limit, it was reported that O’Keefe was fighting for Mantell’s New York version of the world title. Unfortunately, for O’Keefe, however, by the time the fight took place Mantell had already forfeited any support he may have had. Having hurt O’Keefe in the opening session with wide rights to the head Mantell hardly did anything much of note from there on in, and although he made the body his target more often than not the Englishman’s left kept him out. With O’Keefe slowing over the last three rounds Mantell took advantage when working the body for all his worth, but it was not enough.

−	O'Keefe’s victory ultimately proved meaningless ~~and~~ his next two contests, defeats at the hands of [[Bombardier Billy Wells]] and [[Georges Carpentier]], ~~were~~ in the heavyweight division.	+	O'Keefe’s victory ultimately proved meaningless, his next two contests, defeats at the hands of Bombardier Billy Wells and Georges Carpentier, coming in the heavyweight division.

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1913-04-10 (158lbs) Eddie McGoorty nd-w pts 10 Gus Christie, The Armory, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, USA

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−	1913-04-10 (158lbs) [[Eddie McGoorty]] nd-w pts 10 [[Gus Christie]], The Armory, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, USA. Referee: Harry Stout. Made at 158lbs, on the day of the fight the ''Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth'' claimed that both men were down to weight in what would be Christie’s second attempt inside six weeks to carry off McGoorty’s title claim. Previously, McGoorty had come in at 168lbs, but this time he was in good condition. Christie made a very fast start, but every time he closed he was met by a trip-hammer uppercut that rocked him back. Apart from the fourth, McGoorty won every round and it was a surprise that Christie was still standing at the end, his face busted up but his courage intact. Even when Christie gave it everything in the fourth as he swung hard for a knockout, McGoorty ~~was~~ far too slippery in defence to be caught ~~and~~ was soon back smashing lefts and rights into his opponent’s face.	+	1913-04-10 (158lbs) [[Eddie McGoorty]] nd-w pts 10 [[Gus Christie]], The Armory, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, USA. Referee: Harry Stout. Made at 158lbs, on the day of the fight the ''Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth'' claimed that both men were down to weight in what would be Christie’s second attempt inside six weeks to carry off McGoorty’s title claim. Previously, McGoorty had come in at 168lbs, but this time he was in good condition. Christie made a very fast start, but every time he closed he was met by a trip-hammer uppercut that rocked him back. Apart from the fourth McGoorty won every round, and it was a surprise that Christie was still standing at the end, his face busted up but his courage intact. Even when Christie gave it everything in the fourth as he swung hard for a knockout, with McGoorty far too slippery in defence to be caught he was soon back smashing lefts and rights into his opponent’s face.

−	McGoorty next took on [[Freddie Hicks]] (nd-w pts 8 ~~on 16 April~~ at the Athletic Club, Windsor, Ontario, Canada) at 158lbs in a contest that carried a certain amount of risk~~, but stayed on his feet~~.	+	McGoorty next took on [[Freddie Hicks]] (nd-w pts 8 at the Athletic Club, Windsor, Ontario, Canada on 16 April) at 158lbs in a contest that carried a certain amount of risk.

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1913-03-24 (160lbs) Eddie McGoorty nd-drew 10 Bob Moha, South Side AC, Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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−	1913-03-24 (160lbs) [[Eddie McGoorty]] nd-drew 10 [[Bob Moha]], South Side AC, Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Made at 160lbs, the ''Milwaukee Sentinel'' reported this to be the middleweight championship of Milwaukee, if not the world. It was certainly a tough fight, ~~with~~ Moha giving McGoorty stacks of trouble and even though the latter got home considerably with the left hook it barely made a dent on his opponent. Moha kept after McGoorty from the opening bell, continually swinging both hands and never wavering in his attempt to stake a claim to the middleweight title. Strangely, McGoorty once again failed to give his right a workout, preferring to go with the left.	+	1913-03-24 (160lbs) [[Eddie McGoorty]] nd-drew 10 [[Bob Moha]], South Side AC, Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Made at 160lbs, the ''Milwaukee Sentinel'' reported this to be the middleweight championship of Milwaukee, if not the world. It was certainly a tough fight, Moha giving McGoorty stacks of trouble, and even though the latter got home considerably with the left hook it barely made a dent on his opponent. Moha kept after McGoorty from the opening bell, continually swinging both hands and never wavering in his attempt to stake a claim to the middleweight title. Strangely, McGoorty once again failed to give his right a workout, preferring to go with the left.

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1913-03-12 (158lbs) Jack Dillon nd-w pts 10 Willie KO Brennan, Virginia Avenue Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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−	1913-03-12 (158lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] nd-w pts 10 [[Willie KO Brennan]], Virginia Avenue Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Dillon made yet another successful defence of his 158lbs claim in this one when punching Brennan from pillar to post, especially during the last three rounds. Initially, Brennan ~~was a willing mixer and~~ showed tremendous gameness when taking the fight to Dillon, but the battering he received was intense. The Indianapolis Star reported that Dillon’s aggressiveness fairly carried Brennan from the canvas time after time.	+	1913-03-12 (158lbs) [[Jack Dillon]] nd-w pts 10 [[Willie KO Brennan]], Virginia Avenue Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Dillon made yet another successful defence of his 158lbs claim in this one when punching Brennan from pillar to post, especially during the last three rounds. Initially, Brennan showed tremendous gameness when taking the fight to Dillon, but the battering he received was intense. The ''Indianapolis Star'' reported that Dillon’s aggressiveness fairly carried Brennan from the canvas time after time.

−	Dillon’s 158/160lbs title claim ~~was~~ at stake in his fight against [[Buck Crouse]] (nd-w pts 6 at Kenwood Lawn, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on 10 April) ~~and~~ he made no mistakes once he had worked his man out.	+	With Dillon’s 158/160lbs title claim at stake in his fight against [[Buck Crouse]] (nd-w pts 6 at Kenwood Lawn, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on 10 April) he made no mistakes once he had worked his man out.

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