Fight:94426

Philadelphia Jack O'Brien beat Peter Maher by NWS in round 6 of 6

• Date: 1902-10-30
• Location: Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

"Peter Maher and 'Philadelphia' Jack O'Brien sparred six rounds at the Penn Art club with even honors. The men were in fine condition and the bout was a determined one from start to finish. In the second round Maher floored O'Brien with a heavy right-hand blow on the jaw, but O'Brien was on his feet in an instant, jabbing Maher three times in the face. During the first three rounds O'Brien took the initiative, devoting most of his time to Maher's face. Both men tried to make a finish in the last round. Maher delivered a smashing blow on O'Brien's eye and both countered on the jaw. Each played the face during the entire round. In the early part of the contest Maher tried body blows, but found them ineffective, and followed O'Brien's example by leading for the head." Sandusky Evening Star