Willie Jackson vs Johnny Dundee Fight Worn Boxing Gloves 01/15/1917 Round 1 KO

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Willie Jackson vs Johnny Dundee Fight Worn Boxing Gloves 01/15/1917 Round 1 KO
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Up for sale today is this rare chance to own something from the "Young Willie" Willie Jackson. This pair of gloves was worn by Jackson in the January 15th 1917 bout against Italian Johnny Dundee. Dundee was only knocked out twice in his carrer and Jackson was the first and these are the gloves he wore doing it. The maroon Everlast gloves are in to be expected condition due to age (see pics) with white grease pen info written on both gloves. The gloves were on display at the old Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame for years. These come directly from the Stanley Weston Ring Magazine Collection with letter of authenticity form Mr Weston's Grandson who is the President of the Stanley Weston Archives.  Do not pass this opportunity up.
Willie Jackson -
Jackson was a top contender who had fast hands and quick feet; He tangled with some of the best men in his weight class during his time and did well but never gained a shot at the title; Had he been given a chance, he may well have been a champion  During his career, Willie defeated such men as Johnny Dundee, Tommy Houck, Tommy O'Keefe, Barney Adair, "Oakland" Frankie Burns, Jimmy Sacco, Frankie Farren, Joe Azevedo, Eddie Fitzsimmons, Matt Brock and Jimmy Hanlons Australian world middleweight champ, Darcy defeated such top-flight visiting Americans as Eddie McGoorty, Billy Murray, Jimmy Clabby, George Chip, George "KO" Brown, and Buck Crouse, as well as knocking out Smith and Holland in rematches. Darcy's opponents are said to have admired his courage, stamina, and punching power. In 1916, Darcy knocked Harold Hardwick out to capture the Australian heavyweight title.  Darcy became embroiled in the politics of conscription during the First World War, and left Australia for the United States to avoid the aggravation. He died on 24 May 1917 from septicaemia and medical complications, which was speculated to be from dental work he received to replace teeth that had been knocked out during a bout.  After his death, Darcy's embalmed body was returned to Australia, where an estimated half-million people paid their respects.
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