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Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-11-04T19:40:47Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights were allowed to fight just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for Marciano's heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on Friday, February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]

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2011-11-04T19:39:55Z

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2011-11-04T19:39:46Z

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Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-11-03T21:53:41Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights fought just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for Marciano's heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on Friday, February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-11-03T21:50:19Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights fought just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for the heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on Friday, February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-11-03T21:43:52Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights fought just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for the heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him number as light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight @ Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on Friday, February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-11-03T21:39:28Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Only heavyweights fought just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for the heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to the rankings as light heavyweight champ by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him number as light heavyweight champ & top heavyweight contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight, February 3 1956, Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-11-03T21:16:39Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance, only heavyweights fought just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for the heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to his light heavyweight rankings by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him number one contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight, February 3 1956, Madison Square Garden on national coast to coast tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-11-03T21:15:06Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance, only heavyweights fought just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for the heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to his light heavyweight rankings by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him number one contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Picture of the fight, February 3 1956, Madison Square Garden on national tv] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-11-02T19:18:41Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance, only heavyweights fought just like on September 21 1955. Hurricane won by slimmest of scores, If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for the heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to his light heavyweight rankings by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him number one contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Pictue of the fight, February 3 1956, Madison Square Garden] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]

Nino Valdes vs. Bob Baker (2nd meeting)

2011-11-01T22:24:50Z

Roboto:

<fight>68615</fight>
*Referee: [[Tony LaBranch]]
*Judges: [[Herb Williams]], [[Charley Bill]]
*Weights: Baker 213?; Valdes 207
----
Referee LaBranch scored the fight 97-95, judges Williams and Bill scored it 99-91 and 98-92 respectively for Baker. 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.

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-11-01T22:19:32Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Hurricane won by slimmest of points. If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive winning streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for the heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to his light heavyweight rankings by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him number one contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Pictue of the fight, February 3 1956, Madison Square Garden] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]

Bob Baker vs. John Holman

2011-11-01T22:17:55Z

Roboto:

This fight was part of elimination tournament to crown new heavyweight champion. It was Baker's most important fight of his career.

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (2nd meeting)

2011-11-01T00:00:43Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker . Fasan 802.jpg|330px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75449</fight>
*Weights: Jackson 195; Baker 213?
----
Referee Sesto scored the fight 7-4-1 for Baker, but was overruled by judges Grayber and Lupinacci whose respective scorecards read 6-4-2 and 8-4 for Jackson. The Associated Press, scoring the fight 6-5-1 for Jackson, reported that many ring observers felt Jackson won by 'a larger margin than the split decision the officials scored.' The United Press report, scoring the fight 7-5 for Baker, stated that a poll of more than half ringside writers favored Baker 9-4 and that 'many of the fans were thunder struck.'

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-10-31T23:40:15Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Hurricane won by slimmest of points. If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive win streak. Jackson scored an upset in this very close bout by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for the heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to his light heavyweight rankings by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him number one contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Pictue of the fight, February 3 1956, Madison Square Garden] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-10-31T23:38:24Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Hurricane won by slimmest of points. If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive win streak. Jackson scored an upset by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for the heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to his light heavyweight rankings by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him number one contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary] 
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Pictue of the fight, February 3 1956, Madison Square Garden] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-10-31T23:37:25Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people were in attendance. Hurricane won by slimmest of points. If Baker had won final round, bout would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive win streak. Jackson scored an upset by taking a split decision from Baker (45-5) who was the number one contender for the heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to his light heavyweight rankings by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him number one contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary]
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Pictue of the fight, February 3 1956, Madison Square Garden] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]

Pat Marcune vs. Miguel Berrios

2011-10-31T23:35:20Z

Roboto:

<fight>654561</fight>

A right to the jaw floored Marcune, who barely made it to his feet before the ten count. He was unsteady when he rose, prompting the referee to stop the bout. The two boxers had been trading left hooks in the 8th round, prior to the knockout, with Marcune being hurt by a left hook shortly before being floored. The fight was close in the early rounds, with Marcune using his reach advantage, landing left-right combos, while Berrios scored with hooks. This bout opened the 1956 boxing season.

Source: ''New York Times''

Nino Valdes vs. Bob Baker (2nd meeting)

2011-10-31T23:34:09Z

Roboto:

Nino Valdes vs. Brian London

2011-10-31T23:32:36Z

Roboto:

<fight>68599</fight>
Valdez was scheduled to fight in Canada but was forced to retire due to vision problems.

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-10-31T23:29:46Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people attended the fight. Hurricane won by slimmest of points. If Baker had won final round, result would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 consecutive win streak. Jackson scored an upset by taking a split decision from Baker who was the number one contender for the heavyweight title.
At the time, Archie Moore was returned to his light heavyweight rankings by NBA, however, Ring magazine still considered him number one contender.

External Links:

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary]
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Pictue of the fight, February 3 1956, Madison Square Garden] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/Baker2356 'Big Bob' Baker vs Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-10-31T23:27:56Z

Roboto:

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-10-31T23:26:09Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people attended the fight. Hurricane won by slimmest of points. If Baker had won final round, result would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 win streaet. Jackson scored an upset by taking a split decision from Baker who was the number one contender for the heavyweight title. At the time, Archie Moore was returned to his light heavyweight rankings.

External Links:

Jackson scored an upset by taking a split decision from Baker who was the number two contender for the heavyweight title.

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary]
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Pictue of the fight, February 3 1956, Madison Square Garden] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on February 3 1956] 
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/baker2356 Big Bob Baker vs Tommy Jackson]

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-10-31T23:25:47Z

Roboto: added great links

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
Over 4000 people attended the fight. Hurricane won by slimmest of points. If Baker had won final round, result would have been drawn. This fight ended Baker's 13 win streaet. Jackson scored an upset by taking a split decision from Baker who was the number one contender for the heavyweight title. At the time, Archie Moore was returned to his light heavyweight rankings.

External Links:

Jackson scored an upset by taking a split decision from Baker who was the number two contender for the heavyweight title.

[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2FEnlargement%2FU1304004INP.html Picture of the fight with commentary]
[http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corbisimages.com%2Fstock-photo%2Frights-managed%2FU1304008INP%2Fbob-baker-and-tommy-jackson-in-boxing Pictue of the fight, February 3 1956, Madison Square Garden]
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/norrisweillmarciano2356 Winner of Valdez-Baker match to fight Rocky on February 3 1956.]
[http://Encyclopediasupreme.org/baker2356 Big Bob Baker vs Tommy Jackson]

Bob Baker vs. John Holman

2011-10-31T23:19:10Z

Roboto:

This fight was part of elimination tournament to crown new heavyweight champion. It was Baker's most important fight.

Bob Baker vs. John Holman

2011-10-31T23:18:54Z

Roboto: Created page with 'This fight was part of elimination tournament to crown new heavyweight champion, Baker's most important fight.'

This fight was part of elimination tournament to crown new heavyweight champion, Baker's most important fight.

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-10-30T04:18:39Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
All of the 4000+ fans, observers & newspaper people considered this very close fight drawn.

Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker (1st meeting)

2011-10-30T04:16:43Z

Roboto:

[[File:Tommy Jackson vs. Bob Baker .Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>75447</fight>
All of the 4000+ fans, observers & newspaper people considered this fight drawn.

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-10-30T03:50:01Z

Roboto:

<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

It was a very close fight. This bout was first live coast to coast radio & tv broadcast of 1956. Ring named it the second best fight of the year.

*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

Rocky Marciano vs. Carmine Vingo

2011-10-29T19:48:34Z

Roboto:

[[File:Rocky Marciano vs. Carmine Vingo . Fasan.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
<fight>19974</fight>

A brief clip from this rare fight can be found on youtube. In what Rocky Marciano later described as "the toughest fight of my career" Marciano went toe-to-toe in a vicious war with Vingo that went back and forth, with both fighters throwing furious shots. Marciano landed the harder blows, and finally knocked Vingo out. Vingo, with one defeat on his record, suffered a brain hemorrhage in the ring and was unconscious.

In the precious hours after this fight, Marciano prayed in the church for Vingo during Vingo's desperate fight for life. Miraculously, the badly injured Vingo eventually recovered, but he never fought again. In a remarkable show of character, Marciano later became friends with Vingo, as he did with his other opponents. This spoke for the character of Marciano the man, who had a genuine concern for the well-being of his opponent after the bout.

Jim Braddock vs. Tommy Farr

2011-10-29T19:45:41Z

Roboto:

[[file:F82965.jpg|right|450px]]
<fight>82965</fight>
*[[:Image:Jim Braddock vs. Tommy Farr . Fasan 56.jpg|Photo #2]] ,[[:Image:Jim Braddock vs. Tommy Farr . Fasan 87.jpg|Photo #3]]

It was a close fight but Braddock earned the victory as he began dancing around Farr and scoring with his jab in later rounds. 

After Braddock beat Farr he became the number two contender for [[Joe Louis]]' heavyweight title, which Braddock lost to Louis a few months earlier. But Braddock knew it was time for him to get out of boxing while he's still on top of the game and hasn't suffered a serious injury yet.

Braddock announced his retirement on February 1st.

Measurements of James J. Braddock and Tommy Farr (according to Associated Press):
[[File:F82965a.jpg|right|thumb|450px]]
Braddock
*Age: 33 years old
*Weight: 195 pounds
*Height: 6 ft 3
*Chest nor.: 39 inches
*Chest exp.: 42 inches
*Reach: 78 inches
*Biceps: 14 inches
*Forearm: 12 3/4 inches
*Waist: 32 inches
*Neck: 17 inches
*Thigh: 22 inches
*Ankle: 9 1/2 inches
*Calf: 13 inches
*Wrist: 8 inches
*Fist: 12 inches

Farr
*Age: 24 years old
*Weight: 204 pounds
*Height: 6 ft 1 1/2
*Chest nor.: 44 inches
*Chest exp.: 49 inches
*Reach: 81 inches
*Biceps: 15 1/2 inches
*Forearm: 14 inches
*Waist: 35 inches
*Neck: 17 1/2 inches
*Thigh: 21 inches
*Ankle: 10 inches
*Calf: 15 1/2 inches
*Wrist: 8 inches
*Fist: 11 inches

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-10-29T19:44:57Z

Roboto:

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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

It was a very close fight. This was first live coast to coast broadcast bout of 1956. Ring named it second best fight of the year.

*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

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-10-29T19:15:17Z

Roboto:

<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

It was a very close fight. This was first coast to coast broadcast bout of 1956. Ring named it second best fight of the year.

*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

Gene Fullmer vs. Rocky Castellani

2011-10-29T19:14:16Z

Roboto:

<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
This was first coast to coast televised bout of 1956. Ring named it second best fight of the year.

*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