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JCWeb · 01-15-2009, 12:18 PM

November 6, 1925 -- Chicago's Soldier Field: Tonight's prelim bout features the career debut of LW prospect Tony Canzoneri, aka "The Roman Warrior," in a four-rounder versus TC Art Gilkey, who is also making his debut.

Round one: Canzoneri works outside, looking to establish his jab. Gilkey can't find the range as Canzoneri bounces a jab off his shoulder, then follows with a strong right cross. A huge left connects for Tony as Gilkey becomes no more than a punching bag. Canzoneri works the head and body, flicks a couple of more jabs, then a big left right before the bell. Huge points round for Canzoneir.

Second round, an increasingly confident Canzoneri moves inside, stalking his hapless foe. Canzoneri scores with an effective right cross. He then cuts off Gilkey's retreat, nailing him with a jab, then working the head and body of Gilkey. Gilkey retreats to a neutral corner in order to avoid further punishment. Another strong round for Canzoneri, and Gilkey's left eye is already showing signs of swelling.

Round three, Canzoneri moves inside, fires a hook to the body and then a stinging shot to the ribs that causes Gilkey to wince. Another right and then a hook to the head. Gilkey is tiring now, holding his hands low. An uppercut scores for Canzoneri, then a strong right hand staggers Gilkey. The ref has seen enough and moves into call a halt.

Canzoneri wins by TKO at 2:06 of round three. The win puts him at 244 PPs. He plans on returning to the ring again in January 1926.

01-15-2009, 12:18 PM	#600
JCWeb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,100	Tony Canzoneri Makes Debut November 6, 1925 -- Chicago's Soldier Field: Tonight's prelim bout features the career debut of LW prospect Tony Canzoneri, aka "The Roman Warrior," in a four-rounder versus TC Art Gilkey, who is also making his debut. Round one: Canzoneri works outside, looking to establish his jab. Gilkey can't find the range as Canzoneri bounces a jab off his shoulder, then follows with a strong right cross. A huge left connects for Tony as Gilkey becomes no more than a punching bag. Canzoneri works the head and body, flicks a couple of more jabs, then a big left right before the bell. Huge points round for Canzoneir. Second round, an increasingly confident Canzoneri moves inside, stalking his hapless foe. Canzoneri scores with an effective right cross. He then cuts off Gilkey's retreat, nailing him with a jab, then working the head and body of Gilkey. Gilkey retreats to a neutral corner in order to avoid further punishment. Another strong round for Canzoneri, and Gilkey's left eye is already showing signs of swelling. Round three, Canzoneri moves inside, fires a hook to the body and then a stinging shot to the ribs that causes Gilkey to wince. Another right and then a hook to the head. Gilkey is tiring now, holding his hands low. An uppercut scores for Canzoneri, then a strong right hand staggers Gilkey. The ref has seen enough and moves into call a halt. Canzoneri wins by TKO at 2:06 of round three. The win puts him at 244 PPs. He plans on returning to the ring again in January 1926.