Angel Espada vs. Dario Hidalgo (1st meeting)
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Dario Hidalgo 149 lbs beat Angel Espada 146 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1972-06-12
- Location: Felt Forum, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: George Coyle 6-3
- Judge: Tony Castellano 5-4
- Judge: Artie Aidala
"Dario Hidalgo survived a 5th round knockdown and cut over his right eye to score a split, 10 round decision over Angel Espada at the Felt Forum. Hidalgo, a superior boxer, stayed out of trouble in the final three rounds to gain the verdict, which was booed soundly by Espada's Puerto Rican compatriots." -United Press International