Baer was his first big name fighter, experienced, rugged and a heavy hitter and he proved too much of an obstacle to hurdle.
The 19-year-old Comiskey entered the ring as a 7-to-5 favourite against the ageing Baer, but his youth and strength did not avail against the experience and devastating attack of the former world heavyweight titleholder.
Comiskey's failure to make a strong showing against Baer shattered his hopes momentarily for the right to meet Joe Louis for the world title.
Baer, now 31 years of age, and as talkative as ever, trained hard for the fight and was ft when he clambered through the ropes, His victory in such impressive style, coming right on top of his defeat of Tony Galento, boosted his stock Although Aattened once by Louis in four rounds, Baer, who has been accused of showing the white feather when the question of a rematch with negro champion has been brought, may now seek a return clash.
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