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JCWeb · 09-09-2009, 08:09 PM

January 22, 1927 -- First big fight card at Madison Square Garden in NY City features two unbeaten young prospects. First up is Jimmy Braddock, in a 6-round HW bout versus TC Paul Freeland, who is winless in his first three bouts while Braddock is 4-0.

Round one: Braddock is off target, works his way inside while Freeland misses. Braddock scores with a short uppercut. He works to the head and body of his hapless opponent. Braddock connects with another uppercut. Freeland fires a straight right that bounces harmless off Braddock's shoulder. The two men clinch in ring center. Braddock fires a right-left combination. A leaping shot from Braddock falls short just before the bell.

Second round, Braddock pins Freeland in the corner and fires a jab. Then Braddock launches a two-fisted attack, scoring with a right left-combination, a jab to the chest, then finally a flurry of blows. When the two separate, a stream of blood is flowing from a severe gash over Freeland's left eye. Referee Art Donovan wastes no time in halting the bout. TKO win for Braddock, who moves up to Pre-Prime with a 5-0 (4) record worth 378 PPs.

Next up is an 8-rounder featuring the "Roman Warrior, " Tony Canzoneri against LW Nick Jarrett, who has yet to win in six outings.

First round, Canzoneri traps Jarrett in the corner, but Jarrett picks off a jab. Canzoneri unleashes a flurry of blows, then steps back and splits his opponent's gloves with a nice jab. Canzoneri lands to the chest and neck of his opponent. A big left is sidestepped by Jarrett. Then a Canzoneri blow opens a bad cut under the left eye of Jarrett. Canzoneri tries to take advantage, working his way inside, missing with a jab but scoring with a follow-up cross.

Round two, the cut is patched up by Jarrett's cornerman. Jarrett retreats to a neutral corner. Canzoneri fires a jab. The two clinch, then back at ring center Canzoneri works the head and body while all of Jarrett's punches are off target. Canzoneri sneaks home a big right, and a hard hook has Jarrett shaken. Canzoneri pins Jarrett in the corner, moves in behind the jab. Jarrett survives the onslaught, but a new cut is opened, this one over the right eye of Jarrett.

Third round, Canzoneri moves inside and connects with a quick hook to the head. Jarrett is wild with a roundhouse right. Canzoneri pushes forward, targeting the cut over Jarrett's eye which is now oozing blood. Canzoneri doubles up on his jab. Referee Donovan calls the doctor over to examine Jarrett, and the bout is allowed to continue. Canzoneri continues to pound away, scoring with a jab and a cross. Canzoneri is warned for holding and hitting. Two quick jabs from Canzoneri land right before the bell, but Jarrett is still on his feet, having survived another round.

Round four, Canzoneri is looking for the KO while Jarrett is protecting the cut versus further damage. The cut over Jarrett's eye is still bleeding, and Canzoneri lands a huge shot that sends Jarrett to the canvas for a five-count. He arises, but Canzoneri connects with another big shot and, this time, Jarrett is counted out.

It goes down as KO at 1:32 of round four for Canzoneri. The "Roman Warrior" moves to 7-0, all wins by knockout. He now has 430 PPs and is slated to return to the ring in February while Braddock is expected to take a month off.

09-09-2009, 08:09 PM	#673
JCWeb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,099	Two Hot Prospects in MSG January 22, 1927 -- First big fight card at Madison Square Garden in NY City features two unbeaten young prospects. First up is Jimmy Braddock, in a 6-round HW bout versus TC Paul Freeland, who is winless in his first three bouts while Braddock is 4-0. Round one: Braddock is off target, works his way inside while Freeland misses. Braddock scores with a short uppercut. He works to the head and body of his hapless opponent. Braddock connects with another uppercut. Freeland fires a straight right that bounces harmless off Braddock's shoulder. The two men clinch in ring center. Braddock fires a right-left combination. A leaping shot from Braddock falls short just before the bell. Second round, Braddock pins Freeland in the corner and fires a jab. Then Braddock launches a two-fisted attack, scoring with a right left-combination, a jab to the chest, then finally a flurry of blows. When the two separate, a stream of blood is flowing from a severe gash over Freeland's left eye. Referee Art Donovan wastes no time in halting the bout. TKO win for Braddock, who moves up to Pre-Prime with a 5-0 (4) record worth 378 PPs. Next up is an 8-rounder featuring the "Roman Warrior, " Tony Canzoneri against LW Nick Jarrett, who has yet to win in six outings. First round, Canzoneri traps Jarrett in the corner, but Jarrett picks off a jab. Canzoneri unleashes a flurry of blows, then steps back and splits his opponent's gloves with a nice jab. Canzoneri lands to the chest and neck of his opponent. A big left is sidestepped by Jarrett. Then a Canzoneri blow opens a bad cut under the left eye of Jarrett. Canzoneri tries to take advantage, working his way inside, missing with a jab but scoring with a follow-up cross. Round two, the cut is patched up by Jarrett's cornerman. Jarrett retreats to a neutral corner. Canzoneri fires a jab. The two clinch, then back at ring center Canzoneri works the head and body while all of Jarrett's punches are off target. Canzoneri sneaks home a big right, and a hard hook has Jarrett shaken. Canzoneri pins Jarrett in the corner, moves in behind the jab. Jarrett survives the onslaught, but a new cut is opened, this one over the right eye of Jarrett. Third round, Canzoneri moves inside and connects with a quick hook to the head. Jarrett is wild with a roundhouse right. Canzoneri pushes forward, targeting the cut over Jarrett's eye which is now oozing blood. Canzoneri doubles up on his jab. Referee Donovan calls the doctor over to examine Jarrett, and the bout is allowed to continue. Canzoneri continues to pound away, scoring with a jab and a cross. Canzoneri is warned for holding and hitting. Two quick jabs from Canzoneri land right before the bell, but Jarrett is still on his feet, having survived another round. Round four, Canzoneri is looking for the KO while Jarrett is protecting the cut versus further damage. The cut over Jarrett's eye is still bleeding, and Canzoneri lands a huge shot that sends Jarrett to the canvas for a five-count. He arises, but Canzoneri connects with another big shot and, this time, Jarrett is counted out. It goes down as KO at 1:32 of round four for Canzoneri. The "Roman Warrior" moves to 7-0, all wins by knockout. He now has 430 PPs and is slated to return to the ring in February while Braddock is expected to take a month off.