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August 22, 1951
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
In New York on Aug. 22, confident challenger Bob Murphy predicts he will knock out light heavyweight champion Joe Maxim within seven rounds with a left hook to the body, becoming the new champion around 6:30 p.m. Juneau time. Bettors favor Murphy at 8.5 to 5 odds.
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Murphy's Crystal
Ball Tells Him
He'll Take Maxim
NEW YORK, Aug. 22-(P)-Confident Bob Murphy predicts he will knock out light heavyweight king Joe Maxim and become the new champion about 6:30 p.m. (Juneau time), tonight.
"I'm going to knock him out within seven rounds. And with a left hook to the body," said the husky, hard-hitting San Diego redhead.
The betters lean strongly to Murphy. Solid support for the challenger in the last few days has zoomed him from an underdog to an 8 1/2 to 5 choice. By fight time, the California southpaw may be favored by 2 to 1 or more.
Ball Tells Him
He'll Take Maxim
NEW YORK, Aug. 22-(P)-Confident Bob Murphy predicts he will knock out light heavyweight king Joe Maxim and become the new champion about 6:30 p.m. (Juneau time), tonight.
"I'm going to knock him out within seven rounds. And with a left hook to the body," said the husky, hard-hitting San Diego redhead.
The betters lean strongly to Murphy. Solid support for the challenger in the last few days has zoomed him from an underdog to an 8 1/2 to 5 choice. By fight time, the California southpaw may be favored by 2 to 1 or more.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Prediction
Knockout
Championship Fight
Bob Murphy
Joe Maxim
Betting Odds
What entities or persons were involved?
Bob Murphy
Joe Maxim
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Bob Murphy
Joe Maxim
Location
New York
Event Date
Aug. 22
Story Details
Confident Bob Murphy predicts knocking out champion Joe Maxim within seven rounds with a left hook to the body to become the new light heavyweight champion tonight.