Alex Miteff vs. John Holman

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Alex Miteff 205 lbs beat John Holman 204 lbs by KO at 2:33 in round 9 of 10

  • Date: 1957-09-10
  • Location: Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colorado, USA
  • "Argentina's 22 year old hopeful for the heavyweight title, Alex Miteff, nursing a swollen left eye, blamed mile-high air and heavy gloves for a sluggish performance on the way to a knockout victory over Johnny Holman Tuesday night. Miteff, 205, was almost kayoed in the 6th when Holman, 204, caught him with a series of rights that sent the South American reeling to the ropes. Miteff, scoring his 12th pro victory without a defeat, came back with a body attack that set up Holman for the 9th round finish." -Associated Press

    Scorecards (through 8 completed rounds)

    • Referee Max Baer - 39-38 Holman
    • Judge Bob Sauer - 37-36 Holman
    • Judge Jack Bloom - 37-36 Miteff
    • Unofficial AP scorecard - 35-35 Even
    • Purses: Holman - $4,302 (Holman's contract called for $2,000 or 25% of the gate), Miteff - a flat $4,000.
    • Attendance - 5,709
    • Gate - $19,798

    Post fight comment

    • "I was too slow at first. Holman, he's got a big punch." -Alex Miteff