*VERY SCARCE* 1896 BOXING KID MCCOY CABINET CARD, DEFEATED TOMMIE RYAN 15 ROUNDS

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Born in Moscow, Rush County, Indiana, McCoy would eventually weigh 160 pounds (73 kg), stand 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm), and go on to a record 81 wins (55 by KO, with 6 losses, 9 no decision, and 6 disqualifications). McCoy was noted for his "corkscrew punch" – a blow delivered with a twisting of the wrist.[i] According to McCoy, he learned the punch one evening while resting in someone's barn after a day of riding the rails. He noticed a cat strike at a ball of string and imitated its actions. Whether true or not, McCoy was known as a fast, "scientific" fighter who would cut his opponents with sharp blows. He reportedly would wrap his knuckles in mounds of friction tape, to better cut his opponents faces. He was listed # 1 Light Heavyweight of all time in Fifty Years At Ringside, published in 1958. He was also regarded as a formidable puncher, and was included in Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
Ryan won the wee weight title for the first time in a match against the mysterious Billy Smith on July 26, 1894. He was defeated by Kid McCoy in the 15th round on March 2, 1896. This match is part of the legend of the legendary McCoy. McCoy was Ryan's partner, and suffered several blows at the hands of his owner. Ryan has a reputation for being less of a show of mercy to his partners.