Jackie Sharkey: Difference between revisions

Sharkey first defeated Pete Herman in a six round newspaper decision of two local newspapers at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia on May 4, 1918. The victory over the reigning bantamweight champion was described as "a clean cut lacing", and several newspapers agreed Sharkey had the advantage in the bout. Due to a smaller house than expected, Sharkey was poorly compensated for his victory. Sharkey was described as the aggressor through most of the bout and able to stand punch for punch with the champion. <ref> Sharkey was the aggressor, "Pete Herman is Beaten", ''Pittsburgh Daily Post'', pg. 17, 5 May 1918</ref><ref>"Sharkey Defeats Bantam Champion", ''The Scranton Republican'', Scranton, Pennsylvania, pg. 12, 7 May 1918</ref> On September 2, 1918, Sharkey again fared well against World Bantamweight Champion Pete Herman in a non-title six round match at the Olympia Club in Philadelphia, though the bout was a no decision, and more newspapers gave the advantage to Herman. Sharkey was described as the aggressor and always forcing the pace, though more newspapers felt Herman deserved the decision having better timed and more effective punches. <ref>Sharkey fared will in "Jack Sharkey Wins", ''The Philadelphia Inquirer", Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 11, 3 September 1918</ref><ref>Herman had the advantage in "Pete Herman Wins Scrappy Bantam Go", ''Chicago Daily Tribune'', Chicago, Illinois, pg. 12, 3 September 1918</ref> The bout was close and Sharkey made Herman extend himself. <ref>"Pete Herman Wins", ''The Winnipeg Tribune'', Winnipeg, Canada, pg. 12, 3 September 1918</ref>