James Braddock vs. John 'Corn' Griffin ~ 'The Fight That Saved Braddock's Career'

[Bill Paxtom]

James Braddock vs. John 'Corn' Griffin

Round 2

A still 'groggy' James Braddock came out slow at the start of the Round. 'Corn' Griffin
sensing his opportunity, wailed into his 'sleepy' opponent.

Griffin slammed Braddock with an un-relentless barrage, driving him around the Ring.
The Georgia-Bomber slammed heavy-hooks into Braddock's head for nearly 40-Seconds
straight.

By the {0:50 Mark}, Braddock was able to circle out to Center-Ring, where he was
attempting to fight back.

At the {0:55 Mark}, Braddock attempted a long right-hand from outside, but he was
'slow' in delivering the punch.

At the same time, 'Corn' Griffin stepped in with a measuring left-hand, and then came
in with 'crushing' right-hand that landed just behind Braddock's left-ear.

Braddock 'crashed' immediately to the canvas. After '3-Seconds', Braddock got to his knee's
and re-set himself, as he took the '9-Count' from Referee - Billy 'Kid' McPartland.

When Braddock got up to continue, 'Corn' came in charging with punches, and was wide-open
with his attack, driving Braddock backwards.

After a 30-Second barrage, 'Corn' missed with a wide right-hook, and was attempting to load
up with a sweeping left-hook.

At the same time at the {1:35 Mark}, Braddock shot out a quick left-hand, but missed. But he
came back with a fast 'short right-hand' to the point of Griffin's chin.

Griffin then toppled to forward and into the canvas at Braddock's feet.

Griffin struggled to get up at the '9-Count', as he just beat the count.

Braddock then moved in quickly, and tried to finish the 'dazed' Griffin off, but Braddock could not
land the 'finisher' as Griffin grabbed and held until he 'cleared-his-head'.

Over the second-half of the Round, it was 'Corn' Griffin trying to land with his sweeping left-hook,
and Braddock countering the overly aggressive Griffin with right-crosses to the jaw.