Fight:668529
Frank Farmer beat Joe Kid Gorman by PTS in round 4 of 4
- Date: 1913-12-09
- Location: Moose Hall, Tacoma, Washington, USA
Gorman hit the canvas six times, and four times took the referee's count.
"The men had no sooner squared off than Farmer took the initiative and whipped a hard left to the face and then followed quickly with a stinging right to the body. Coming up with the right in a fierce mix Farmer planted his glove to Gorman's chin and the dark-skinned Californian went to the canvas for the count. Spectators back from the ring some distance cannot appreciate how fiercely the contest was being waged. The blows were delivered with great force, each one carrying plenty of 'kick' to it.
"Gorman's long ring experience saved him many times and he managed to stick out the round after taking the count three times. The contest at this point appeared to be one-sided. Gorman took heavy punishment and he was in distress all through the round.
"The second was pretty much the same as the first, Gorman taking the count once in this round and hitting the floor the second time, but was up in an instant. Gorman tried his best to settle matters with a single wallop and several times slipped over wide right swings, inside of which Farmer carried his head safely.
"The style of work Farmer had mapped out was so thrilling and so desperately trying on one's strength the logger found himself a bit tired in the third and Gorman, who was conserving his condition, showed some improvement as a result. Farmer, however, had the better of the round by several points.
"In the fourth Farmer stuck in for all he was worth and tried to finish the contest. Time and again he let go straight lefts to the face and hard rights to the body and frequently he stepped in with right crosses to the chin. Gorman always managed to swing with these punches and he thereby avoided their full force. Gorman convinced me of one thing, that he is thoroughly game. There is no yellow in his makeup and he could not help but be admired in this."
By Biddy Bishop, Tacoma Daily News
Boxers' Statements
FRANK FARMER SAYS: I was confident I would win from the start. I had never under-rated Gorman. He is game and strong and knows a lot more than I do about the game. I never did profess to know much. That was my 13th contest, so you can see I'm only a greenhorn at the business, but I hope to learn.
I was not satisfied with my showing. I have never been trained properly. I have no one to train me. I worked out in the gymnasium just twice for that match. If I was better trained I think I would learn faster and do better work.
I will box any one they select for me. I have always made it a point never to challenge anyone. I weighed exactly 164¾ pounds last night. If I had trained more I would have been lighter. I am glad everyone was satisfied with the bout.
JOE GORMAN SAYS: That fellow Farmer is a tough, strong boy and will make a champion if he is handled right. I don't want to take any credit from him. He beat me fair and square and deserved the decision.
He hits harder than I expected. I boxed them all and he hits a harder blow than any of them. He hit me harder last night than Jack Dillon did and Dillon is the best of the lot.
Remember that time he hit me over the heart? Well, I thought I was done for then. If I had not been a good ring general he would have knocked me out for sure.