California State Heavyweight Title

Both fighters went the distance in their fourth and final match as the hometown favorite won by decision. Fitzpatrick, the smaller fighter using his quick footwork, is consistent in his attack, out-maneuvering Kahut throughout the fight. Although both men missed their targets, avoiding the many wild punches thrown in the event, they fought hard at times. The action was slow but picked up in the later rounds as each fighter smelled victory. It appeared both were going for the knockout in the last couple of rounds, as the power punches added up.

Fitzpatrick was known for his vicious attacks across the ring and knocked out many opponents in their own corners. Fitzpatrick was out of his corner so fast during his fight against Lloyd Marshall, he had to wait for him to get up from his stool. Kahut countered Fitzpatrick’s ring strategy by meeting him in the center of the ring at the beginning of each round. Kahut and Fitzpatrick had a similar style of fighting, and Kahut knew how to win against him. If Fitzpatrick had boxed more, utilizing his jab, he might have won all his bouts against Kahut. The film will show his advantage when he worked his jab.