Jeffries Wins After Fast Seaside Battle With Corbett
In New York at Seaside Club, James J. Jeffries decisively defeated Jim Corbett in twenty-two rounds to reclaim the heavyweight title. Corbett showed speed and defense, nearly winning with jab and footwork before Jeffries rallied, finishing with a swift knockout blow that ended the match and left spectators in awe.
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Jeffries Corbett Fight by Rounds A Lively Championship Bout
The article recounts a long ten round battle with Jeffries and Corbett exchanging heavy blows. It notes Corbett's superior footwork and flurries through rounds one to four, Jeffries pressing in later rounds, and Corbett showing resilience and tactical defense to edge many rounds with clean lefts to the head and body.
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Jeffries a Counterfeit in Boston Crowd Remarks
Boston readers gathered at the Boston Theatre to hear fight details and the outcome. The critic Benton faults Jeffries as a counterfeit champion while acknowledging his victory and noting two rivals who could defeat him.
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The Fatal Twenty Third Round in Ring Fatality
In round 23 Jeff lands a right to Corbett’s jaw and drives him to the ropes. Corbett counterpunches, blood spurts as Jeff delivers body shots and a left to the jaw. Jeff smashes Corbett to the jaw, sending him down and out. Corbett rises briefly before the count ends. Time 2 minutes 11 seconds. Corbett’s head struck the floor.
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Corbett's Record and Notable Boxing Entries
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