Fernando Gagnon vs. Jean Richard fight of July 6, 1948

[Reenthelawman]

Dear Editors,

The Fernando Gagnon vs. Jean Richard Featherweight Canadian title fight of July 6, 1948 is indicated in the database as being a "PTS 12" decision. However, according to the AP report of the same day, this was a ten-round unanimous decision.

The July 7 edition of the New York Times reproduced the AP report as follows: "Jean Richard, 124¼, Montreal, pounded his way to the Canadian Featherweight boxing crown tonight, gaining a unanimous decision over champion Fernando Gagnon, 118¼, Quebec, in a ten-round title bout at The Forum".

Based on said report, I suggest that the database should be changed to indicate the result as a "UD 10" in favour of Richard and the location should also be amended to mention that the fight was held at the Forum.

Regards,

Reenthelawman

[Matt]

Updated. It appears the AP wire results had a W 12, however it appears the stories with the small write up say it was 10.

[Reenthelawman]

Thank you Matt.