Referee had it 4-4-2, but Braddock on points

Louis down in 1st; Braddock in 8th; NYSAC recognized Louis as Champion on June 30; NBA on July 1

World heavyweight title
Kelly 7-7-1 (points for Braddock under NY's rounds plus points scoring)

Both fighters down in second round

Benefit for Mt. Vernon Police Department Home Relief Fund. Braddock broke his right hand.

Braddock was disqualified for 'not trying.'

Braddock stopped with a cut left eye; he had been cut in the Patrick fight

Jackson down in the first round.

Walk-Out Bout after Sharkey W 15 Schmeling

The crowd booed, but the New Haven Evening Register called it a just decision, giving Gainer six rounds, three to Braddock and one even.(Bob Yalen)

Braddock and Rosenbloom were accused of a pre-arranged deal -- the MN Commission allowed each $350 in training expenses, the balance of their purses was donated to charity.

From the New Haven Journal Courier (Herb Goldmsn). Braddock was down for a 4-count in round four.

Referee Patsy Haley and Judge Geo. Kelly vote for Schaaf; Judge Sam Austin for Braddock

Mercurio went down three times in the first, and then was counted out in the second.

Braddock fractured his right hand in the fourth round.

Lomski knocked down in 2d and 5th; the judges split, and the referee called it a draw. Afterward Referee Miller said he had "erred" in his arithmetic on the original scorecard. The decision was then reversed in Lomski's favor on January 28 by the Illinois State Athletic Commission and became known as the "11-day decision."

Attendance: 14, 084

In September 1929 Loughran gave up his claim to the Light Heavyweight Title to compete at heavyweight.

Gemas was floored with the first punch of the fight, he struggled to his feet but was sent down three more times.

Griffith was floored four times in second round.

Latzo's jaw was broken, and he was forced to cancel his Nov 30 bout with Tuffy Griffiths. Braddock met Griffiths in his place.

Braddock cut over left eye in seventh

Newspaper decision from New York City area newspapers (Jack Kincaid). The Hudson Dispatch and Jersey Observer gave both fighters five rounds, while the Jersey Journal gave Braddock six of the ten rounds.

Newspaper decision from New York City area newspapers (Jack Kincaid). All three local papers, the Hudson Dispatch, Jersey Observer, and Jersey Journal gave the bout to Braddock.

Newspaper decision from New York City newspapers (Jack Kincaid). Correct date verified from Jersey City librarian.

Newspaper decision from the New York Times.

LaRocco down in 2nd and 4th.

Newspaper decision from the Philadelphia Record.

Newspaper decision from the New York Times.

Newspaper decision from the Hackensack Record
Henry Hascup's record for Cavalier in IBRO # 55 shows two Newspaper scores for this fight, 7-3 and 8-2 in favor of Cavalier.

Braddock knocked down for first time in career, but won. (Source: Boxing Blade, May 28, 1927, page 6) Braddock down in the second round for a count of three.

Simmons down 4 times

New bout for Future Heavyweight Champion Braddock.

Christmas Fund Show -- Jersey Journal, Hudson Dispatch, and Long Branch Daily Record (AP) called this a draw.

Bob Yalen Research. (Both fighters were thrown out of the ring by referee Jack Masterly midway through the first round and the fight was called a "no-contest.") The fight was held at Floral Park.

Bob Yalen Research.

From the Jersey Journal (Herb Goldman).

Rock was a last second replacement opponent for Braddock.

Knockout came "before the opening bell faded." Jersey Observer

Researched by Bob Yalen.

Bout held during May

Deschner down twice in first round
Joe Jennette fought an exhibition on this card

Jersey Journal & Hudson Dispatch both called this a draw
Pro debut for Braddock