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Sparring Exhibition.
The Masked Marvel aspired to the heavyweight championship of the world, according to the announcer in the act at the American this week.
Three short rounds are performed.
Some shadow boxing precedes the bout.
In build he seems rather slight for a heavyweight, is above the average height,stands up well, but doesn’t look to have a return punch for one of Jack Johnson’s screaming wallops.
The fellow who would like to whip Jack Johnson will have to secure a sparring partner capable of showing up his true form before the admirers out in front will vouchsafe an opinion that the masked one has a look in for the donors.
The theory of masking the man ( whether to cover his identity for some reason or for show purposes) is well enough, were the important item made more prominent, that he is capable of giving Mistah Johnson a fight.Until that is done, no one will be curious to know who he is
The American will naturally attract the pugilistic followers this week, but the act will have to be framed to have it talked about..
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Variety 20:1 ( September 10, 1906)