James J. Jeffries vs. Theodore Van Buskirk

James J Jeffries 210 lbs beat Theodore Van Buskirk 203 lbs by KO at 2:00 in round 2 of 15

• Date: 1897-04-09
• Location: National A.C., San Francisco, California, USA
• Referee: Hiram Cook

James J. Jeffries, aspirant for championship honors, whose chief claim to distinction in the pugilistic world is based on his having been Jim Corbett's chief boxing partner while the ex-champion was undergoing his preparation at Carson, knocked out Theodore Van Buskirk, a California heavyweight, last night in two rounds. The contest was brought off by the National Athletic Club, and between 5,000 and 6,000 people were present. Jeffries has adopted Corbett's style of fighting as nearly as any man who has ever appeared here. He allowed Van Buskirk to do the forcing, showing much cleverness in ducking and hitting in the breakaway. He was especially effective with his right hand in the breakaways, scoring heavily on his opponent's face and jaw, cutting a deep gash over Van's eye in the first round. The blow which put Van Buskirk out in the second round was a right hand cross squarely on the jaw. Van turned completely around and fell like a log on his face, and was counted out before he could get on his feet. (The Galveston Daily News)