Fritzie Zivic vs. Henry Armstrong 'II' ~ 'The Rematch'

[Bill Paxtom]

Between the 7th and 8th Rounds, Trainer - Ray Arcel did the best he could
in refreshing Henry Armstrong.

Even giving the 'fast-fading' Warrior a small glass of Coffee with Brandy.

'Round 8'

Fritzie went right back to stabbing Henry with left-jabs, and occasionally
adding in some hard hooks to the head.

On the other side, Henry only offered up a minor 'left-right' and then scooted
backwards.

By the {1:30 Mark}, Henry was on the receiving end only, as Fritzie caught
him with jarring right-hands and short uppercuts on the inside.

Henry took a 'bad' beating in Round 8, and was pretty much finished.
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'Round 9'

Fritzie again went on the offensive, and put forth stiff punches into Henry's face.

By the {1:30 Mark}, both of Henry's eyes were 'slits', and he could barely see.

Referee - Arthur Donovan took a good look at Henry, but allowed him to continue.

During one exchange, Henry was finally able to land a few overhand rights, and
then caught Fritzie with a sharp left-hook near his right-ear when he turned. Fritzie
suffered a bad-gash behind his right ear.

But Fritzie then went to work on Henry, and slammed him with short-punches on the
inside. Henry was completely exhausted by the {2:30 Mark}.

Over the last 30-Seconds, Fritzie looked for the 'finisher', and drove Henry backwards
with a volley, but the 'Hammerin Hank' hung on.

At the end of Round 9, the Ringside Physician {Dr. Alexander Schiff} checked out Henry,
and asked him to quit.

But Henry refused, and said he wanted to 'go out on his shield'.