Fight:2267239

Joe Cox beat Lewis Fink by KO in round 14 of 15

• Date: 1911-03-16
• Location: Monett A.C., Monett, Missouri, USA

Arly Allen: Cox began training in Monett, but he soon shifted to training under Jimmy “Bowtie” Bronson‟s direction at the Business Men‟s Athletic Club in Joplin. By March 15 he had acquired a second manager, Billie Fleming, who became a partner with C.C. Warren. According to the Monett paper Cox had the bout with Fink under control after the 6th round. Both men suffered from a head-butt in the 6th round with Fink receiving a black eye and Cox a cut on the forehead. Cox almost won the bout in the 9th but ended it in the 14th with a quick punch at the end of the round. The bout was held at the Monett Athletic Club. (“Young Collegian will enter Ring next Thursday,” Joplin Globe, Mar. 15, 1911, p. 3; Cox Fights Tonight with Oklahoman,” Springfield Republican, Mar. 16, 1911, p. 5; “Joe Cox Whips Willard [sic for Fink]; Fight for 14 Rounds,” Mar. 17, 1911,p.3; “Joe Cox Won,” Monett Star, Mar. 17, 1911, p.4; “Joe Cox Puts Finke to Sleep in 14th Round,” Joplin Globe, Mar., 17, 1911, p.9)