Leo Lomski vs. Joe Roche (2nd meeting)
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Leo Lomski 165 lbs beat Joe Roche 154 lbs by TKO in round 4 of 10
- Date: 1926-09-14
- Location: Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, USA
- Referee: Toby Irwin
Lomski landed a left hook to the pit of Roche's stomach, followed by a shot to the jaw, that sent Roche down for a nine-count. Roche attempted to rally in the 2nd round, but was hammered by Lomski, Roche attempted to run, to the dismay of the crowd for the remainder of the round. Roche resumed slugging with Lomski in the 3rd, and again took the worst of things. In the 4th, Lomski continued to pound Roche, and had him against the ropes, when referee Toby Irwin intervened. Roche was bleeding from the mouth and nose at the finish.
Notes
- Attendance "beyond expectations"
- 1st show promoted by the Monarch Athletic Club (Ancil Hoffman)
- Jim Jeffries and Tom Sharkey, who were on a vaudeville tour, were introduced.
Source: Oakland Tribune, September 15, 1926