He was far more confident tonight than in his American debut against Fasano. He forced the fight and hi continuous attack, reminiscent of t tactics made so popular by Henry Armstrong, world welterweight and lightweight champion, proved extremely successful.
Tonight Shelaeff was in the pink of condition and, realizing that he must core a knockout to live up to his reputation as a "killer," he opened up th both hands.
After a brief period of timid testing, Shelaeff lunged out with a furious lit cross that shook Evans.
The Russian darted in and let loose both hands. He forced Evans lo back against.the ropes, but he refused to let up. He continued to lash ut his blows were slightly wild and Evans was able to weather the urious onslaught.
The "Murderous Muscovite," however, charged after Evans. The American held his ground for a moment and then also opened up.
For a few seconds the two stood toe-to-toe and thrilled the crowd with a great display punching of Ax American's Mistake power.
But the American made the mistake of swapping punches with a youth who seemed insensible to pain. Shelaeff absorbed all of the blows hot at him by Evans without even winching. And at the same time he continued to pepper the American with thudding rights and brought blood from Evans' mouth and nose.
A left jab under the heart caused
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