George (Elbows) McFadden vs. Rube McCarthy

George 'Elbows' McFadden beat Rube McCarthy by KO in round 3 of 3

• Date: 1905-12-28
• Location: McFadden A.C., New York, New York, USA


New York Sun, December 29, 1905:

“George McFadden, known professionally as Elbows, was the star performer at the McFadden A. C., 130th street and Third avenue, last night. McFadden met Rube McCarthy, a six footer, who recently made a fine showing with Benny Yanger.

“The Rube started off auspiciously, getting to McFadden’s jaw. But George came back with a hard right and left swings to the Rube’s head. When the bell sounded McCarthy was shaky on his pins and staggered to his corner.

“In the second McFadden had things his own way. He drove McCarthy all over the ring with hard uppercuts to the wind. One left put McCarthy down for the count. McCarthy was in a bad way and the gong sounded to save him. McFadden was determined to finish his man in the third and succeeded. After fighting viciously for two minutes McFadden landed a heavy smash on the Rube’s eye. McCarthy went down and was unable to get up.”