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JCWeb · 10-16-2009, 02:56 PM

March 19, 1927 -- Polo Grounds, NY City: Young HW prospect James Braddock is back in action here tonight, in a scheduled 8-rounder versus winless TC Mark Branson. Should be an easy time of it for Braddock, who is looking to add another win to his 5-0 (4) pro record.

First round, Braddock stays on the outside. He bangs a right cross off Branson's forehead. Branson fires back with a hook that Braddock blocks, then Jimmy retaliates with a hook of his own. Braddock moves inside, firing a jab as Branson retreats. A leaping shot by Braddock falls just short. A flurry of blows near the end of the round, and Braddock gets the best of it.

Round two, Braddock decides to move inside to force the action. He pursues Branson to a neutral corner, then works to the chest and neck of his opponent. A straight right has Branson shaken. Braddock tries to follow up with an uppercut and a cross, but Branson covers up well. Braddock continues to pound away, but Branson remains upright.

Round three, Braddock moves inside to pressure his hapless opponent. His jab is on target but he misses the follow-up as Branson dances out of range. Braddock bulls his way inside and scores with an uppercut to the chin. He works the head and body, but his punching accuracy is off by a hair. Branson ties up Braddock for most of the rest of the round to avoid further punishment.

Fourth round, Braddock is looking to end the bout with a KO now. A lead right pins Branson against the ropes. Braddock works the uppercut inside but is wild with the hook. After some clinching, Braddock unloads with a short hook to the midsection. He fires and misses with a follow-up jab. Then another short hook gets inside the defenses of Branson. The rest of the round is all Braddock, but Branson is still standing.

Round five, more of the same as Braddock remains the aggressor. He fires and misses, and Branson succeeds in tying him up. An uppercut, then two quick jabs, score for Braddock. The Cinderella Man continues to pursue his adversary all over the ring, but he is still unable to deliver the knockout punch.

Sixth round sees Braddock working inside against a tired opponent. He paws with the jab, trying to set up Branson for a big right hook. He works inside, delivering a solid uppercut. Braddock is warned for holding and hitting near the end of the round, but right now he has amassed a solid points lead.

Round seven, Braddock is content to work outside. He nails Branson with a stinging jab then slithers along the ropes, scoring with an uppercut and winging a big left that also connects. Branson then dances around the ring, and there is not much action for the rest of the round.

Final round, Braddock is coasting a bit now, secure in his points lead. He fires a jab and pins Branson against the ropes. A second warning is issued to Braddock for holding and hitting, and he continues to work the jab for most of the round while Branson appears content just to survive the full eight rounds.

It comes down to the judges' scorecards and, as expected, it's a lopsided UD 8 for Jimmy Braddock (80-72, 79-73, 79-73).

The win runs Braddock's record to 6-0 (4 KOs) for 402 PPs. Look for Braddock to be back in action in two months' time.

10-16-2009, 02:56 PM	#676
JCWeb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,099	Braddock in Action Again March 19, 1927 -- Polo Grounds, NY City: Young HW prospect James Braddock is back in action here tonight, in a scheduled 8-rounder versus winless TC Mark Branson. Should be an easy time of it for Braddock, who is looking to add another win to his 5-0 (4) pro record. First round, Braddock stays on the outside. He bangs a right cross off Branson's forehead. Branson fires back with a hook that Braddock blocks, then Jimmy retaliates with a hook of his own. Braddock moves inside, firing a jab as Branson retreats. A leaping shot by Braddock falls just short. A flurry of blows near the end of the round, and Braddock gets the best of it. Round two, Braddock decides to move inside to force the action. He pursues Branson to a neutral corner, then works to the chest and neck of his opponent. A straight right has Branson shaken. Braddock tries to follow up with an uppercut and a cross, but Branson covers up well. Braddock continues to pound away, but Branson remains upright. Round three, Braddock moves inside to pressure his hapless opponent. His jab is on target but he misses the follow-up as Branson dances out of range. Braddock bulls his way inside and scores with an uppercut to the chin. He works the head and body, but his punching accuracy is off by a hair. Branson ties up Braddock for most of the rest of the round to avoid further punishment. Fourth round, Braddock is looking to end the bout with a KO now. A lead right pins Branson against the ropes. Braddock works the uppercut inside but is wild with the hook. After some clinching, Braddock unloads with a short hook to the midsection. He fires and misses with a follow-up jab. Then another short hook gets inside the defenses of Branson. The rest of the round is all Braddock, but Branson is still standing. Round five, more of the same as Braddock remains the aggressor. He fires and misses, and Branson succeeds in tying him up. An uppercut, then two quick jabs, score for Braddock. The Cinderella Man continues to pursue his adversary all over the ring, but he is still unable to deliver the knockout punch. Sixth round sees Braddock working inside against a tired opponent. He paws with the jab, trying to set up Branson for a big right hook. He works inside, delivering a solid uppercut. Braddock is warned for holding and hitting near the end of the round, but right now he has amassed a solid points lead. Round seven, Braddock is content to work outside. He nails Branson with a stinging jab then slithers along the ropes, scoring with an uppercut and winging a big left that also connects. Branson then dances around the ring, and there is not much action for the rest of the round. Final round, Braddock is coasting a bit now, secure in his points lead. He fires a jab and pins Branson against the ropes. A second warning is issued to Braddock for holding and hitting, and he continues to work the jab for most of the round while Branson appears content just to survive the full eight rounds. It comes down to the judges' scorecards and, as expected, it's a lopsided UD 8 for Jimmy Braddock (80-72, 79-73, 79-73). The win runs Braddock's record to 6-0 (4 KOs) for 402 PPs. Look for Braddock to be back in action in two months' time.