Tony Janiro

v.

Beau Jack

February 21, 1947

Madison Square Garden

Beau Jack, returning to the ring after knee surgery ,was declared fit by the New York State Boxing Commission doctors, even though Jack was seen to walk with a limp during the final weeks of training and in fact missed two days training, due obstensibly due to a "cold".

In the fourth round ,Tony Janiro forced Jack against the ropes and in attempting to move away to his right Beau Jack's ailing knee gave way and he went down. He rose ,clinging to the ropes ,as the referee began his count Jack's seconds stepped in and stopped the fight. He was carried to his corner and later removed from the ring on a stretcher.

Janiro Closing In Round Four

Beau Jack Goes Down

Jack Is Down and Referee Begins to Step In

Fight Is Stopped. As Tony Janiro's Manager, Frank Jacobs Carries Jack to his Corner. Referee Eddie Joseph Assists. As Tony Janiro and Cornerman Freddie Brown Look On.

Beau Jack in his Dressing Room following the Fight. To Jack's right his manager, Chick Wergeles, to his left Dr. Vincent Nardiello of the Boxing Commission and Dr. James D. Brown.