Manhattan, New York: Monday, August 7, 1882 (Madison Square Garden) ... Joe Acton b. Edwin Bibby to capture the "championship of the world" (2-0) (38:00, 6:00) ... (referee: Harry Hill) ... (800 fans) Notes: Going into the match, Bibby was recognized as the American champion, while Acton was the champion of England. There was a $500 side-bet. Acton was cheered when he won the match. Bibby reportedly suffered an injury during the first fall. Source: The Chester Times, Chester, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 8, 1882 Research by Tim Hornbaker December 2, 2010 |
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