Fight:269345

Emmett Rocco beat Tom Kirby by KO in round 9 of 10

• Date: 1929-11-08
• Location: Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
• Referee: George McQuaid

Rocco came from behind to knockout Kirby. Rocco had floored Kirby in the 2nd round with a right hand, for a nine-count. However, Kirby had outboxed him for much of the fight, before he scored the knockout with a right hand to the jaw.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer