Fight:131124
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Ted Kid Lewis 144 lbs beat Jack Britton 145 lbs by NWS in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1917-03-26
- Location: Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Referee: Lou Bauman
Cincinnati Enquirer report
The Enquirer had Lewis having the edge in the first eight rounds, as he had no trouble landing on the elusive Britton. Only in the 8th and 9th, did Britton outshine Lewis. Lewis came back to regain control in the 10th round. The Enquirer felt that Lewis did the forcing and most of the clean punching.
Cincinnati Post report
The Post felt that Lewis won or held Britton even in every round. Britton fought in retreat, and showed ring generalship. Britton's right glove tore in the 1st round, forcing a replacement to be put on between the 1st and 2nd rounds.