Corbett Wins Knockout Over Mitehell in Third Round
Corbett defeated Mitehell with a left chin shot in the third round. The bout began at 2 33 and drew a crowd of spectators, with Corbett landing his early lead before the decisive blow.
25 Jan 1894
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1894
Page
1
Corbett defeated Mitehell with a left chin shot in the third round. The bout began at 2 33 and drew a crowd of spectators, with Corbett landing his early lead before the decisive blow.
Amid a massive crowd at Fatefield fair grounds six miles from the city center crowds packed the arena for a grueling exhibition. Mitchell and Corbett fought fiercely as the crowd watched, police kept order and the event drew heavy betting and wide public interest.
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