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Robert James Fitzsimmons (26 May 1863 – 22 October 1917) was a British professional boxer who was the sport's first three-division world champion. [1] [2] He also achieved fame for beating Gentleman Jim Corbett (the man who beat John L. Sullivan), and he is in The Guinness Book of World Records as the lightest heavyweight champion, weighing just 167 pounds when he won the title. [3]
In the eighth, the two were punching at such close quarters that virtually no one witnessed the hits the two men exchanged clearly. [1] What was obvious to everyone watching was that Fitzsimmons hit Sharkey with his famous "solar plexus punch," an uppercut that struck under the opponent's heart and could temporarily leave the opponent helpless.
In the eighth round, Fitzsimmons hit Sharkey with his famed "solar plexus punch", an uppercut under the heart that could render a man temporarily helpless. The punch caught Sharkey, Earp, and most of the crowd by surprise, and Sharkey dropped, clutched his groin, and rolled on the canvas, screamed foul. [3]
The Corbett–Fitzsimmons Fight is an 1897 documentary film directed by Enoch J. Rector depicting the 1897 boxing match between James J. Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons in Carson City, Nevada on St. Patrick's Day. Originally running for more than 100 minutes, it was the longest film released to date; as such, it was the world's first feature film.
In Maher's next bout, Bob Fitzsimmons defeated him via first-round knockout on February 21, 1896. Fitzsimmons in turn was defeated by Tom Sharkey of Dundalk on December 2, 1896, in a contest billed as for the heavyweight title. Corbett announced his return to the ring shortly thereafter, at which time the championship claims of Maher ...
When the same punch is used to counter a jab, aiming for the opponent's head it is called a "cross". The straight sets up the lead hook well. The Cross can also follow a jab, creating the classic "one-two combo." Hook — a semi-circular punch thrown with the lead hand to the side of the opponent's head. From the guard position, the elbow is ...
Less than 10 days later, a staff member attacked a 15-year-old boy, slamming his head to the floor and punching him, according to incident reports. When the boy complained that he couldn’t breathe, the guard put his hand over the boy’s mouth. The guard was later fired.
Bob Fitzsimmons: KO 2 (6) 17 Jul 1907 29 years, 108 days Washington Sports Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. 57 Win 30–5–7 (15) Bill Lang: TKO 9 (20) 4 Mar 1907 28 years, 338 days Richmond Race Course, Melbourne, Australia: 56 Win 29–5–7 (15) Peter Felix: KO 1 (10), 2:20: 19 Feb 1907 28 years, 325 days Gaiety Athletic Hall, Sydney ...