Claim: On Monday, December 6, 1897, there was a fight between Walter Croot and Jim Barry in a lightweight contest, where Croot was knocked out in the 20th round.
Evidence: Aselefech Mergia Medessa (Amharic: አሰለፈች መርጊያ; born 23 January 1985) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in the marathon. 2008 2009 2011 2016 World 10K Bangalore: 2009 There was a bout that night between Walter Croot of Leytonstone and Jim Barry of Chicago in a lightweight contest. On Monday 6 December 1897, business at the NSC resumed after John Fleming's funeral. Croot was knocked out in the 20th round.