Denny technically had a first round bye, and lost to Bogdan Gajda of Poland on a walk-over.
[2] Sportswriter David Johnston of the Gazette of Montreal wrote that "Late in the 10th round, Hart caught Denny with an uppercut as he pulled away, and charged in with a series of punches that shook his opponent.
By the time Denny had slumped back against a ring post, the 67-year-old referee, Rosario Bailargeon, made a motion to stop the fight, but hesitated.
Hart rushed past and hit Denny with about five more punches, sending him to the canvas, his jaw locked on his mouthpiece.
Following his death, Denny's widow filed a lawsuit against Hart, the Montreal Athletic Commission, the Olympic Installations Board, and others.