U.S. featherweight champion Percy Bassett defeats French lightweight champion Seraphin Ferrer in Paris

Percy Bassett, a boxer from Philadelphia, survives a first-round knockdown by Serafin Ferrer, the French lightweight champion. Despite a dispute over the count, the fight continues in Paris. Bassett faces a barrage of punches but turns the tide in the ninth round, knocking Ferrer down. In the tenth round, Bassett secures a TKO victory as Ferrer's team throws in the towel.

What was the controversy surrounding Percy Bassett's first-round knockdown?

• Ferrer was disqualified.

• Ferrer’s manager claimed Bassett should have been counted out.

• Bassett was counted out at nine.

• The referee stopped the fight early.

What significant event occurred in the ninth round of the match?

• Ferrer knocked Bassett down again.

• Bassett knocked Ferrer down with a left and a right punch.

• The referee stopped the fight.

• Ferrer won the round on points.

How did the tenth round conclude for Percy Bassett?

• He was knocked out by Ferrer.

• He achieved a TKO victory.

• The match ended in a draw.

• He won by decision.

What action did Ferrer's team take in the tenth round?

• They protested the referee's decision.

• They threw in the towel.

• They requested a rematch.

• They called for a timeout.

What was the outcome of the match for Percy Bassett?

• He lost by knockout.

• He won by TKO.

• The match was declared a no contest.

• He lost by decision.