Al Hostak vs. Benny Droll
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Al Hostak 163 lbs beat Benny Droll 158 lbs by TKO in round 2 of 10
- Date: 1947-01-07
- Location: Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Referee: Rod Murphy
Droll fought with hit and run tactics in the first round, as Hostak was unable to catch up with his opponent. In the 2nd round, Hostak quickly nailed Droll with a short right that traveled no more than six or eight inches, which knocked Droll down, face down. Droll rose at eight, but was quickly put on his haunches by a Hostak left hook. Droll rose at eight again, unsteady this time, and was sent reeling by a series of punches, before Hostak floored him for a third time with a right hand. Referee Rod Murphy didn't bother to count, and raised Hostak's hand, though Droll did rise quickly, and protested the stoppage.
Figures
- Attendance: "a few under 4,000"
- Gate: $6,600 (net)
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer, January 8, 1947