Bryan Downey vs. Happy Littleton (2nd meeting)

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Bryan Downey 155 lbs drew with Happy Littleton 160 lbs by PTS in round 15 of 15

  • Date: 1922-12-15
  • Location: Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

    • Notes

    Littleton retired after this fight because of the possibility of losing sight in one of his eyes, according to a letter he wrote to Bill Keefe of the New Orleans Times Picayune, published January 24, 1923. He was suffering from retinal detachment from which he hoped to recover, but he could not continue his career. Referee Slim Brennan called the fight a draw, which was a popular decision. The advantage in the fight shifted frequently as each made powerful rallies. Downey was an excellent ring general who "locked up" Littleton in the clinches and had the better of the infighting. Nonetheless Bryan was reeling and dizzy from Happy's blows on several occasions. On the other hand Downey landed smashing right uppercuts and overhand blows that shook Littleton to his heels. It was a great fight.

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