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Nino Valdes vs. Bob Baker (2nd meeting)

2011-11-06T19:36:36Z

Histori:

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The Associated Press described the fight as a "dull mostly lackluster 10-rounder, fought to the tune of 'Jingle Bells' and 'Let me call you sweetheart' and a steady chorus of boos from the 8,380 fans who paid $63,392 to see the Cleveland News' annual Christmas fund show." This was Baker's 13th straight victory.

Fight was built & announced as eliminator match for Rocky Marciano's crown to be fought on February 3 1956.

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-11-06T19:35:31Z

Histori:

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"The one judge who voted against him may cost young Gene Fullmer a chance for a rematch with Eduardo Lausse of Argentina. While Fullmer seemed to be breezing to a bruising 10 round victory Wednesday night over Rocky Castellani, judge Charlie Bill saw the fight as a Castellani victory. His score was at odds with those of the other judge and referee, both of whom had Fullmer on top by a comfortable margin. The winner of the bout was supposed to get a shot at Lausse. Because Fullmer gained only a split verdict, and because he brought out the tiger in Castellani in a rousing finish, a rematch between those same two seemed more probable. Fullmer, a wildcat who threw punches from everywhere, was at his best when he worked on Castellani's stomach. The Clevelander tried his usual style of grabbing for his opponent, but soon changed the tactic when Fullmer sailed in with the left, then followed with rights over the back." -United Press

*Unofficial UP scorecard: 98-91 for Fullmer

Post fight comment:

* "I just don't like to have someone running around who has beaten me, that's all. I'll get to Robinson in time." -Gene Fullmer, stating how he preferred a rematch with Eduardo Lausse than a shot at world middleweight champ Sugar Ray Robinson

Bout was action filled for all 10 rounds, it was very bloody bout, it was the first live coast to coast radio & tv broadcast bout of 1956. ''The Ring'' named it the second best fight of 1956.

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-11-06T19:35:01Z

Histori:

<fight>18001</fight>

"The one judge who voted against him may cost young Gene Fullmer a chance for a rematch with Eduardo Lausse of Argentina. While Fullmer seemed to be breezing to a bruising 10 round victory Wednesday night over Rocky Castellani, judge Charlie Bill saw the fight as a Castellani victory. His score was at odds with those of the other judge and referee, both of whom had Fullmer on top by a comfortable margin. The winner of the bout was supposed to get a shot at Lausse. Because Fullmer gained only a split verdict, and because he brought out the tiger in Castellani in a rousing finish, a rematch between those same two seemed more probable. Fullmer, a wildcat who threw punches from everywhere, was at his best when he worked on Castellani's stomach. The Clevelander tried his usual style of grabbing for his opponent, but soon changed the tactic when Fullmer sailed in with the left, then followed with rights over the back." -United Press

*Unofficial UP scorecard: 98-91 Fullmer

Post fight comment:

* "I just don't like to have someone running around who has beaten me, that's all. I'll get to Robinson in time." -Gene Fullmer, stating how he preferred a rematch with Eduardo Lausse than a shot at world middleweight champ Sugar Ray Robinson

Fight was action filled for all 10 rounds, it was very bloody bout, it was the first live coast to coast radio & tv broadcast bout of 1956. ''The Ring'' named it the second best fight of 1956.

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-11-06T19:34:13Z

Histori:

<fight>18001</fight>

"The one judge who voted against him may cost young Gene Fullmer a chance for a rematch with Eduardo Lausse of Argentina. While Fullmer seemed to be breezing to a bruising 10 round victory Wednesday night over Rocky Castellani, judge Charlie Bill saw the fight as a Castellani victory. His score was at odds with those of the other judge and referee, both of whom had Fullmer on top by a comfortable margin. The winner of the bout was supposed to get a shot at Lausse. Because Fullmer gained only a split verdict, and because he brought out the tiger in Castellani in a rousing finish, a rematch between those same two seemed more probable. Fullmer, a wildcat who threw punches from everywhere, was at his best when he worked on Castellani's stomach. The Clevelander tried his usual style of grabbing for his opponent, but soon changed the tactic when Fullmer sailed in with the left, then followed with rights over the back." -United Press

*Unofficial UP scorecard: 98-91 Fullmer

Post fight comment:

* "I just don't like to have someone running around who has beaten me, that's all. I'll get to Robinson in time." -Gene Fullmer, stating how he preferred a rematch with Eduardo Lausse than a shot at world middleweight champ Sugar Ray Robinson

Fight was action filled for all 10 rounds, it was very bloody bout, it was the first live coast to coast radio & tv broadcast of 1956. ''The Ring'' named it the second best fight of 1956.

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-11-06T19:33:33Z

Histori:

<fight>18001</fight>

"The one judge who voted against him may cost young Gene Fullmer a chance for a rematch with Eduardo Lausse of Argentina. While Fullmer seemed to be breezing to a bruising 10 round victory Wednesday night over Rocky Castellani, judge Charlie Bill saw the fight as a Castellani victory. His score was at odds with those of the other judge and referee, both of whom had Fullmer on top by a comfortable margin. The winner of the bout was supposed to get a shot at Lausse. Because Fullmer gained only a split verdict, and because he brought out the tiger in Castellani in a rousing finish, a rematch between those same two seemed more probable. Fullmer, a wildcat who threw punches from everywhere, was at his best when he worked on Castellani's stomach. The Clevelander tried his usual style of grabbing for his opponent, but soon changed the tactic when Fullmer sailed in with the left, then followed with rights over the back." -United Press

*Unofficial UP scorecard: 98-91 Fullmer

Post fight comment:

* "I just don't like to have someone running around who has beaten me, that's all. I'll get to Robinson in time." -Gene Fullmer, stating how he preferred a rematch with Eduardo Lausse than a shot at world middleweight champ Sugar Ray Robinson

This exciting, very bloody bout was the first live coast to coast radio & tv broadcast of 1956. ''The Ring'' named it the second best fight of 1956.

Nino Valdes vs. Bob Baker (2nd meeting)

2011-11-06T19:22:45Z

Histori:

<fight>68615</fight>
The Associated Press described the fight as a "dull 10-rounder, fought to the tune of 'Jingle Bells' and 'Let me call you sweetheart' and a steady chorus of boos from the 8,380 fans who paid $63,392 to see the Cleveland News' annual Christmas fund show." This was Baker's 13th straight victory.

Fight was built & announced as eliminator match for Rocky Marciano's crown to be fought on February 3 1956.

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-11-06T19:21:33Z

Histori: ROCKY MARCIANO WAS ALSO TO FIGHT THIS DAY, IMAGINE NIGHT OF 2 ROCKYS!

<fight>18001</fight>

"The one judge who voted against him may cost young Gene Fullmer a chance for a rematch with Eduardo Lausse of Argentina. While Fullmer seemed to be breezing to a bruising 10 round victory Wednesday night over Rocky Castellani, judge Charlie Bill saw the fight as a Castellani victory. His score was at odds with those of the other judge and referee, both of whom had Fullmer on top by a comfortable margin. The winner of the bout was supposed to get a shot at Lausse. Because Fullmer gained only a split verdict, and because he brought out the tiger in Castellani in a rousing finish, a rematch between those same two seemed more probable. Fullmer, a wildcat who threw punches from everywhere, was at his best when he worked on Castellani's stomach. The Clevelander tried his usual style of grabbing for his opponent, but soon changed the tactic when Fullmer sailed in with the left, then followed with rights over the back." -United Press

*Unofficial UP scorecard: 98-91 Fullmer

Post fight comment:

* "I just don't like to have someone running around who has beaten me, that's all. I'll get to Robinson in time." -Gene Fullmer, stating how he preferred a rematch with Eduardo Lausse than a shot at world middleweight champ Sugar Ray Robinson

This bout was the first live coast to coast radio & tv broadcast of 1956. ''The Ring'' named it the second best fight of 1956.