Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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On July 5, 1909, at the outdoor Mission Street Arena in Colma, California, middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel defended his title in his fourth and final bout against rival Billy Papke. The match unfolded under stormy skies and featured relentless action across 20 championship rounds.

Papke employed aggressive clinching and infighting throughout the contest, frustrating Ketchel at times. Despite injuries sustained by both—Ketchel reportedly broke his right hand mid-fight—he found gaps and boxed smartly in the later rounds. Ultimately, Ketchel earned a unanimous decision after 20 rounds. This fight is considered one of the most grueling and bloody of the era.

📍 Location: Mission Street Arena, Colma, California, USA
📅 Date: 05.07.1909
🏆 Title: World Middleweight Championship (Ketchel defending)
👤 Fighters: Stanley Ketchel vs Billy Papke
📝 Result: Ketchel wins by unanimous decision, 20 rounds

Stanley Ketchel beat Billy Papke by UD in round 20 of 20

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