Bill Drover vs Boone Kirkman

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Boone Kirkman 208 lbs beat Bill Drover 202 lbs by KO at 1:48 in round 2 of 10

  • Date: 1973-04-28
  • Location: Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, Washington, USA
  • Referee: Pat McMurtry

Notes

  • Kirkman opened a cut over Drover's left eye in the first round, leading the referee to get the ringside doctor's opinion.
  • Kirkman worked the body in the first.
  • Both men landed with left hands upstairs during the first round.
  • Kirkman landed a big right hand in the second round, sending Drover to the canvas. The Canadian was unable to beat the count.
  • Kirkman was declared the winner by KO at 1:48 of the second round.
  • Former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier - in his first outing after losing his title earlier in the year - fought four opponents in an exhibition over eight rounds. His opponents were Andy Kendall, Charlie Reno, Billy 'Moleman' Williams and Mike Boswell.
  • Attendance - 8,050
  • Gate - $75,000

Post fight comment

  • "Give me time, will ya? When I'm ready to jump into the fire I'll put it out." -Boone Kirkman, when asked if he was ready for Joe Frazier.
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