Woolf Bendoff

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  1. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    Boxrec lists on Bendoff's record a loss to Jack Wannop, as the final to a boxing competition, neither have any of the other fights from the competition. Wannop and Bendoff aren't that notable as boxers themselves, but both fought some notable opponents, Wannop fighting George Godfrey and Jem Smith, while Bendoff fought Jem Smith bareknuckle, as well as Jack Knifton, Peter Jackson and Gus Ruhlin. Bendoff also fought for one of the largest purses of the period, in South Africa against James Robertson Couper.

    The date on boxrec is also wrong, it actually actually took place on the 9th, not the 12th. It's reported in
    Sporting Life - Tuesday 10 November 1885 and The Sportsman - Wednesday 11 November 188, both say last Monday for the date
    Here are the bouts and their results, unless stated otherwise, each is a 3 round decision win
    Jem Young, of Old Ford beat a black fighter named J. Davenport
    Jack Wannop, a 12 stone champion wrestler, beat J Brown or George Brown, who was about 3 stone heavier and also a notable wrestler.
    Woolf Bendoff's opponent didn't show, so he sparred a bye.
    Tom Longer or Tom Langer beat Jem Partridge of St. Luke's

    Second round
    Jack Wannop beat Jem Young. This required an extra 2min round to be fought at the end because the contest was otherwise so even (from other competitions I believe only the extra round was 2min, with the standard rounds being 3min, but nothing is explicit either way)
    Woolf Bendoff beat Tom Longer or Tom Langer

    Final
    Jack Wannop beat Woolf Bendoff. Bendoff won the first two rounds on points, but Wannop came back to batter Bendoff in the final right, knocking him through the ropes and being counted out

    Jem Kendrick also fought Alex Roberts at 10st 8, for 6 3min rounds, Kendrick winning the decision
     
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    Woolf Bendoff Vs James J Jeffries
    The Sporting Life Tuesday August 15th 1899
    BOXING
    JIM JEFFRIES AT THE ROYAL AQUARIUM.
    WOOLF BENDOFF OPPOSES THE CHAMPION.
    Woolf Bendoff is truely a man of many parts, and one with a vaired and extensive career. It was hoped by his co-religionists who have always been closely attatched to the noble art, that he would verify the good opinion formed of him in the early part of his connection with fisticuffs, and at some time emulate the deeds of their representative Mendoza, who nearly a century ago held the pride of place as a pugilist. To use a racing phrase, Bendoff only flattered to deceive as he came a cropper at the hands of the ex-soldier, Jem Young, in a sharp tussle at a secluded spot in his own neighbourhood. He has, however, since distinguished himself by taking part in an encounter for the large stake of £4,500 against the late author-boxer, John R. Couper, of South Africa. The Londoner's abilities were on that occasion so highly esteemed that his suporters readily invested £2,500 against £2,000 by the Colonial, but he failed to justify the odds betted on him. Nothing daunted he visited fresh fields and pastured new in the hopes of retrieving his departed laurels, and not long since he figured in a series of events in America. Last evening (Monday) he was seen in a new role by tackling the undefeated heavyweight champion before a large crowd on the Aquarium stage. The bout was limited to two rounds by sufficient work was introduced to satisfy all present. Mr. Ross O'Neill undertook the duties of M.C. and timekeeper, and, after explaining the features of the turn, set the rivals upon their mission. The Jew quickly became busy, and with the left twice found his way to the face. These intrusions necessitated a steadier from Jeffries, and he shot the left hard on the ribs, Bendoff continued to peg away, but he found much difficulty in getting through the defence of his opponent. In the second round Jim forced the exchanges, and this caused the Londoner to break ground. Several good rallied took place, in which the American clearly demonstrated superiority. When Bendoff had retired, J Dunkhorst faced the Californian, and they made matters very warm during the two rounds they contested. Plenty of applause greeted the trio on retiring, and they were compelled to take a curtain before the spectators were satisfied.
     
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  3. Rainer

    Rainer Active Member Full Member

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    Dunkhorst did not accompany Jeffries on his European exhibition tour,Jeffries brother Jack boxed him using Dunkhorst's name .
     
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