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It was Tiger Wilson versus Kid McCoy In the summer of 'ninety-three
“The Real McCoy”
Charles "Kid" McCoy (October 13, 1872 – April 18, 1940), born Norman Selby, was an American boxer and early Hollywood actor. He claimed the vacant world middleweight title when he scored an upset victory over Tommy Ryan by 15th round knockout.
Tommy Ryan was knocked out by Kid McCoy in the 15th round on March 2, 1906. This bout forms part of the lore of the McCoy legend. McCoy served as a sparring partner for Ryan, and absorbed many beatings at the hands of his employer. Ryan was notorious for showing little mercy to his sparring partners.
As a result, McCoy hated Ryan, and sought revenge. It is alleged that McCoy, who appeared thin, pale and frail, persuaded Ryan that he was seriously ill before their fight. McCoy, who was famed as a trickster, purportedly rubbed flour on his face so as to appear deathly ill. Ryan is said to have fallen for the ruse, failed to train properly and was not in top condition for the bout. Whether true or not, McCoy scored an upset win over Ryan in a fight billed for the American and World 154lbs Middleweight Title.

It was thought that the expression “The Real McCoy” originally referred to Kid McCoy. With regard to this, once again, stories abound. One scenario involves a local tough who bumped into McCoy in a bar. McCoy, who was slight of build and a dapper dresser, did not look like a fighter. The bar room bully reputedly laughed when told the slender fellow he was annoying was Kid McCoy. He then challenged McCoy to fight, and upon reviving from being knocked out allegedly remarked "Oh my God, that was the real McCoy".

McCoy's career was no less colourful outside the ring. He was married ten times, performed in theatre, and went west to California during the birth of the movie industry there. He appeared in films, including a scene fighting.
But wait! . , , there is more to the McCoy Story (Wikipedia) The jury was split between first degree murder (of a wealthy married woman, Teresa Mors) and acquittal. In what is believed to have been a compromise verdict, McCoy was convicted of manslaughter (1924). McCoy was sent to San Quentin, and was paroled from prison in 1932.

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Song The Kids Last fight
Artists The Statler Brothers