Jimmy Bivins vs. Lee Q. Murray (2nd meeting)

Jimmy Bivins 191 lbs beat Lee Q Murray 203 lbs by PTS in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1944-02-29
• Location: Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

"Jimmy Bivins' right to wear the duration heavyweight diadem was unchallenged today after he had disposed of Lee Q. Murray in a return 10 rounder. Murray, from Norwalk, Conn., had created some doubts about Bivins' superiority in the ranks of the active heavies when he almost triumphed by a TKO in their first tussle, but Jimmy dispelled those uncertainties before a capacity crowd of 13,774 at the Arena last night. Bivins, known as the best counter-puncher in the leather-pushing industry, abandoned his usual style and carried the attack to his opponent. Bivins was also the more alert warrior and it paid off in the form of a nine-count knockdown in the 9th round. Bivins rushed Lee as soon as he arose. A left carried so much force it drove Murray against the ropes where he was flailed by an adversary intent upon a KO. However, Murray used his long arms to cover up and was able to go the distance." -Associated Press

• The gate of $61,496.50 established a new indoor record for a boxing show in Ohio.
• Bivins was inducted into the Armed Services later in March.
• Unofficial UP scorecard - 6-2-2 Bivins


Post fight comment

• "He gave me a good whippin' and I don't have an alibi." -Lee Q. Murray