Archie Moore vs. Nino Valdes (2nd meeting)

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Archie Moore (left) vs. Nino Valdes

Archie Moore 196 lbs beat Nino Valdes 209 lbs by PTS in round 15 of 15

  • Date: 1955-05-02
  • Location: Cashman Field, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
  • Referee: Jim Braddock 8-5

"In the rough battle, referee Jim Braddock took one round away from each battler because of low blows. There were no knockdowns but each was knocked back onto his heels several times during the exciting slugging match. Archie Moore was bleeding from the nose and mouth at the finish, and his left eye also was swollen. But he could see very well. Nino Valdes forced the fighting in nearly every round and tried to impale his bobbing-weaving opponent with long left jabs and whistling rights. In the 13th session, Nino's left eye was closed tightly shut and he fought on half-blinded and fatigued. Moore's superiority in the 14th and 15th rounds clinched the fight and gave Moore his 20th straight victory." - United Press

Notes

  • Moore was to have had a tuneup fight against Frankie Daniels in San Diego, California, on March 18, 1955. However, the bout was canceled and Moore's license was revoked by the state commission after doctors said Moore had a heart ailment. The following month, a specialist declared Moore's heart to be "extraordinarily good," and his fight with Valdes went on as scheduled.
  • Promoter Jack Kearns announced that Moore and Valdes would fight for the "World Heavyweight Championship of Nevada." Referring to World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano, Kearns said, "That other guy refused to fight either Moore or Valdes, so they're declaring the title vacant and the winner will claim it."
  • Moore was a 2 to 1 betting favorite.
  • Moore was the reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion, and Valdes was the No. 1-ranked heavyweight contender.
  • There was a crowd of 10,800, and the gate receipts were $102,678.
  • Former World Heavyweight Champion James J. Braddock was the referee and sole judge.
  • The Associated Press had the fight even going into the final round. The AP reported: "Moore closed fast to win the decision."
  • The United Press scored the fight 8-6-1 for Moore.

Post Fight Comments

  • IBC secretary Truman Gibson said, "Moore's showing tonight was so impressive that the heavyweight champion must defend against him, possibly at New York in September."
  • Moore said, "This was a big strong boy. But he died in the last three rounds."
  • Bobby Gleason, Valdes' manager, said the decision was "burglary." He accused the IBC of a "double cross" and said, "They used this fight to get Nino out of the heavyweight picture."
  • Valdes said, "There is no chance now for me with Marciano."

Newspaper Articles

  • [1] "Heart Ailment Hits Archie Moore" United Press, March 25, 1955
  • [2] "Moore Heart Given Okay" Associated Press, April 5, 1955
  • [3] "Valdes Cuts Hard Drills" Associated Press, April 30, 1955
  • [4] "Archie More 2-to-1 Choice Over Valdes" Associated Press, May 3, 1955
  • [5] "Archie Moore Defeats Valdes" Associated Press, May 3, 1955
  • [6] "Moore Decisions Valdes, Eyes Shot at Rocky" Associated Press, May 3, 1955
  • [7] "Moore Decisions Valdes; Bids For Shot At Heavyweight Title" United Press, May 3, 1955
  • [8] "Archie Moore Seeks Two More Titles, Australian Associated Press, May 4, 1955
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