NYT Jeffries vs. Fitzsimmons I, II; Corbett II

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    Jeffries-Fitzsimmons I
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    The report says Jeffries lead all the way; however, the round summaries indicate a more competitive fight, with a number of rounds called for Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons may have been a bit rusty, but even so it sounds like he would have been trouble for most anyone around at that time.

    Jeffries-Fitzsimmons II
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    In Jeffries-Fitzsimmons II, there's mention of Fitzsimmon's talking to Jeffries in rounds seven and eight. Of course, the story has come down that Fitzsimmon's was telling Jim to knock him out, as Bob's hands were broken. Who knows?
    It's odd, though, that the NYT reporter calls Jim's KO -- a left that caught Fitzsimmons as Bob backed up from close contact with Jim -- a lucky blow. It's exactly the sort of punch you'd expect Jeffries to throw in that situation.

    Jeffries-Corbett II
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    Jeffries is said to look quicker and cleverer than in the past, while Corbett was less mobile and was no longer able to get off his left. It sounds like Jeffries was fighting at a faster pace than in the past.