1970's ~ Top Heavyweight Upsets

[Bill Paxtom]

Jimmy Young vs. Ossie Ocasio 'I' > Round 8

Coming out for Round 8, Jimmy was clearly having a bit of trouble here, especially
after getting badly out-boxed in Round 7.

Round 8 >
Jimmy was more aggressive here, and started to slam in his best punches into Ossie's
body.

Ossie was completely on the 'defensive' and moved around the Ring on the outside.

But, the young Puerto Rican was too 'smart' to get caught along the Ropes, or in a
Corner.

Jimmy attempted several 'big' right-hand crosses, but he missed on each occasion.

Still, Jimmy was completely dominant in this Round.

{A 'solid' Round for Jimmy}
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After Round 8 comments >

ABC-TV Announcer - Chris Schenkel, stated that the bout was headed for a 'Draw'.

ABC-TV Announcer {Referee - Arthur Mercante} had Jimmy ahead by a score of 4-3-1
in Rounds.

Chris Schenkel >
"I'm really impressed with Ocasio. He's put up a good fight, and I'm sure that Jimmy
completely under-estimated him."

"He could be up by 1-Point. His corner is really excited, and they are giving him all sorts
of instructions."

Arthur Mercante >
"I have Jimmy up by 1-Point, {4-3-1}. But it is still anybody's fight."

"I think Jimmy will now look to throw the right-hand cross in the 9th Round. Ocasio is
starting to straighten up now, and he's not bending low like he had in the earlier Rounds."