On March 3, 1944 Al Davis Wins
1944: In two weeks, lightweight Bob Montgomery goes from flat on his back to top of the world. Montgomery, who was knocked out in the first round by welterweight Al Davis in February, registers an upset 15-round split decision over Beau Jack to regain the lightweight title.
This is the third bout between Montgomery and Jack in 10 months. Montgomery won the first decision to take the title, but Jack regained the crown via decision in the rematch.
Montgomery, a 9-5 underdog, takes charge in the early and middle rounds in tonight’s fight at Madison Square Garden. But Jack rallies and the fight is up for grabs with two rounds left. Montgomery wins them convincingly to gain the decision.
The archrivals will fight one more time, five months later, with Montgomery taking a 10-round decision in a non-title bout.
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