Fight:160102

Billy Papke 160 lbs lost to Sailor Burke 165 lbs by NWS in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1911-08-22
• Location: St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, USA

Papke defended his claim as World Middleweight champion

Burke outfought Papke and though he did not show any science he battered him at will. Among those at ringside was the Marquis of Queensbury who was writing a descriptive story for the newspapers. Indianapolis Star

Newspaper decision from the New York Times, which reported Burke as the winner.

This was a promotion of the 20th Century A.C.

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