Jack Johnson vs. Bob Fitzsimmons
Bob Fitzsimmons lost to Jack Johnson by KO in round 2 of 6
- Date: 1907-07-17
- Location: Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Referee: Billy McCarney
Jack Johnson stopped Bob Fitzsimmons in the second round of a six-round boxing bout before the Washington Sporting Club tonight. Fitzsimmons did not show a trace of his former prowess and it is probable that Johnson could have stopped him in the opening round if he had cared to do so. The blow that put Fitzsimmons out was a light right to the jaw. The old man fell to the floor and, as he made no attempt to rise, the referee stopped the bout. The hissing which usually follows knockouts of this character was absent, the spectators evidently taking compassion on the former pugilistic star. Referee Keenan refused to act in the ring, because he had heard that Fitzsimmons had a badly sprained arm. The manager of the club then entered the ring and watched the uneven match. In the opening round, Johnson tapped Fitz when and where he chose, but the latter was unable to even land his famous counters." (Associated Press)
Boxing Factiods
- Fitzsimmons had torn ligaments in his right elbow, making the arm practically useless. (New York Times)
- Fitzsimmons entered the bout at age 44, Johnson was 29.