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Oakland Jimmy Duffy lost to Al Gracio by PTS in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1929-01-29
• Location: Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, USA
• Referee: Benny Wagner

Duffy had an edge over the first four rounds, with clever infighting, marred by a lot of clinches. Gracio attacked effectively to the body starting in the 5th, as Duffy retreated on his bicycle. Duffy was reduced to running and grabbing in the 6th, but started out the 7th landing his right hand, which was effectively counteracted by Gracio's left hand. Near the end of the 7th round, Gracio landed a powerful left hook which put Duffy on his back. Duffy arose at nine, and desperately covered up as Gracio tried to finish him in the short time remaining. Duffy held constantly in the 8th round, as Gracio led, Duffy however, did hit on frequently on the many breaks. Duffy boxed cleverly to win the 9th, with Gracio winning the 10th round with left hooks to Duffy's body, as he again reverted to heavy clinching.

Source: San Jose News