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JCWeb · 11-02-2008, 03:28 PM

June 19, 1925 -- Vancover, BC, Exhibition Gardens: Unbeaten Canadian WW prospect Jimmy "Baby Face" McLarnin puts his perfect record (9-0, 9 KOs) on the line in his first scheduled 10-round bout, taking on veteran TC Mick Nixon, who has managed just one draw, no wins in 13 prior bouts (0-12-1).

First round, after a short feeling-out process, Nixon falls to connect with a looping short. McLarnin lands to the chest and neck. Nixon responds with a short hook to the head, then retreats to a neutral corner. "Baby Face" pursues Nixon, shooting home a right and then landing a blow that is part hook, part uppercut. McLarnin works the jab, is wild with a hook right before the bell. Good start for the Canadian, and the crowd roars in support.

Round two, McLarnin pressures Nixon on the inside. He staggers his opponent with a sharp combination, but then McLarnin winces with an injured hand, causing Jimmy to step off the gas. He shoots home the right, and then there is a short flurry of punches from Nixon. McLarnin counters with a right cross to the jaw, but Nixon responds with an uppercut right before the bell. The crowd is subdued, and McLarnin's corner is concerned about possible injury to their fighter's hand.

Third round, McLarnin elects to bide his time on the outside. A leaping shot from "Baby Face" is short. Nixon works inside and delivers an uppercut. McLarnin pops the jab, using it to set up an uppercut than stuns Nixon. McLarnin tries to follow up, but Nixon moves out of range. McLarnin pursues him, lashing out with a left-right combination, then following up with a right cross. The bell sounds, and McLarnin seems to have recovered from whatever may have bothered him in the prior round.

Round four, McLarnin boxes on the outside, again indicating a cautious approach. Nixon slips a cross from McLarnin, then lands a three-punch combo as McLarnin is off target with a follow-up punch. Then a short right from "Baby Face" gets through, and McLarnin doubles up on his left. Nixon is forced to give ground, bouncing off the ropes as the bell sounds.

Fifth round, McLarnin charges out from his corner and connects with a quick hook to the head. A cut opens above Nixon's right eye, and McLarnin takes advantage of the opportunity to step up the pace of his attack. A hook to the midsection and a big left leave Nixon looking vulnerable. A neat combination from McLarnin, and Nixon slumps to the canvas with a half minute left in the round. Nixon tries to get up at the count of eight, but can't get his footing and is counted out.

It goes down as another KO win for McLarnin at 2:38 of round five. He now is off to a stellar start, 10 KO victories in his first 10 bouts (worth 490 PPs). The initial report on the hand injury is that it's not serious, and McLarnin is expected to return to action in August 1925.

11-02-2008, 03:28 PM	#593
JCWeb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,100	McLarnin Steps Up June 19, 1925 -- Vancover, BC, Exhibition Gardens: Unbeaten Canadian WW prospect Jimmy "Baby Face" McLarnin puts his perfect record (9-0, 9 KOs) on the line in his first scheduled 10-round bout, taking on veteran TC Mick Nixon, who has managed just one draw, no wins in 13 prior bouts (0-12-1). First round, after a short feeling-out process, Nixon falls to connect with a looping short. McLarnin lands to the chest and neck. Nixon responds with a short hook to the head, then retreats to a neutral corner. "Baby Face" pursues Nixon, shooting home a right and then landing a blow that is part hook, part uppercut. McLarnin works the jab, is wild with a hook right before the bell. Good start for the Canadian, and the crowd roars in support. Round two, McLarnin pressures Nixon on the inside. He staggers his opponent with a sharp combination, but then McLarnin winces with an injured hand, causing Jimmy to step off the gas. He shoots home the right, and then there is a short flurry of punches from Nixon. McLarnin counters with a right cross to the jaw, but Nixon responds with an uppercut right before the bell. The crowd is subdued, and McLarnin's corner is concerned about possible injury to their fighter's hand. Third round, McLarnin elects to bide his time on the outside. A leaping shot from "Baby Face" is short. Nixon works inside and delivers an uppercut. McLarnin pops the jab, using it to set up an uppercut than stuns Nixon. McLarnin tries to follow up, but Nixon moves out of range. McLarnin pursues him, lashing out with a left-right combination, then following up with a right cross. The bell sounds, and McLarnin seems to have recovered from whatever may have bothered him in the prior round. Round four, McLarnin boxes on the outside, again indicating a cautious approach. Nixon slips a cross from McLarnin, then lands a three-punch combo as McLarnin is off target with a follow-up punch. Then a short right from "Baby Face" gets through, and McLarnin doubles up on his left. Nixon is forced to give ground, bouncing off the ropes as the bell sounds. Fifth round, McLarnin charges out from his corner and connects with a quick hook to the head. A cut opens above Nixon's right eye, and McLarnin takes advantage of the opportunity to step up the pace of his attack. A hook to the midsection and a big left leave Nixon looking vulnerable. A neat combination from McLarnin, and Nixon slumps to the canvas with a half minute left in the round. Nixon tries to get up at the count of eight, but can't get his footing and is counted out. It goes down as another KO win for McLarnin at 2:38 of round five. He now is off to a stellar start, 10 KO victories in his first 10 bouts (worth 490 PPs). The initial report on the hand injury is that it's not serious, and McLarnin is expected to return to action in August 1925.