Davey Day fought Armstrong half blind half the fight ducking 2000 punches

Henry took worse of the beating, deep gash eyelid 4 stitches, broken right hand, severely bruised left and marked up face. Davey went home Chicago with a sore red eye. The referee looked at Armstrong's bloody face and said "Thats All." Stopping the fight at 2:49 of the 12th rd. One sportswriter reported blood over entire ring canvas, not Daveys. Armstrong had to be assisted out of the ring, still wearing his crown. Check it out on, ASK AI (question) IT WAS MENTIONED THAT ARMSTRONG THREW 2000 PUNCHES AGAINST DAVEY DAY.

 

Bolo, John Lardner's article was somewhat interesting, but, not near complete, as other sportswriters give Davey more credit. I would enjoy talking with you in more detail. I also have the clipping and 500 others that I would share with you. I don't know how to place them on the forum. The Library of Congress has Nelson Algren interview with Mr. Day, google, Nelson Algren Industrial Folklore of Chicago. I have pictures of Armstrong visiting Davey after the fight, and telling Davey he was sorry for injuring his eye. Mike Jacobs originally had Pedro Montanez scheduled to fight Armstrong on 3/31/39 and he backed out. Davey was called in three weeks to fill the date, not having a fight for 3 1/2 months. Henry had 3 fights in one month prior to meeting Mr. Day. By the way John Lardner mentioned Sammy Angott winning lightweight title from Davey, very nefarious.