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Jeffries In Good Condition Ahead Of Johnson Bout
New York October 24 The public awaits contract formality and venue for the Jeffries Johnson fight. Jeffries, a former boiler maker, shows excellent conditioning after training in Europe. He disputes Johnson’s edge and recalls defeating a brother, Monroe Jeffries, in two rounds, insisting a white champion is deserved.
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