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Spectator Describes Fighter Jeffries In Altered State
Seattle observer Dr. A. Lee Wetlanahon reports Jeffries showed dazed behavior and normal mental function before the bout. He describes Jeffries’s lethargy, lack of crowd reaction, and muted fighting form, suggesting effects of powerful drugs during the early rounds. He notes Johnson’s controlled defense and Jeffries’s compromised responsiveness throughout the match.
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