Archie Moore vs. Willi Besmanoff (1st meeting)
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Archie Moore 196 lbs beat Willi Besmanoff 191 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1958-05-02
- Location: Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
- Referee: Walter Beck
"Archie Moore rallied in the late rounds for a 10-round split decision over Willi Besmanoff of New York Friday night. Moore, 196 1/2, in chalking up his 11th straight victory, found the 8th ranked Besmanoff, 191, a tough opponent. But he dropped Willi as the bell sounded in the 3rd round. There was no count. Besmanoff took the play away from Moore in the first two rounds and was leading in the 3rd until the final seconds when Archie let loose with a powerful right. The blow sent Besmanoff to the ropes. Archie then caught his opponent with a combination and sent him to his knees as the bell sounded." -Associated Press
Scorecards
- Referee Dan Leslie - 45-44 Besmanoff
- Judge Tom Nuckles - 47-43 Moore
- Judge Walter beck - 49-45 Moore
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 47-43 Moore
- This bout was signed when Gene Fullmer canceled an appearance here due to a kidney infection.
Post-fight comments
- "That boy was in good condition. He gave me plenty of trouble. You know how it is when you have to jump in as a substitute." -Archie Moore
- "I've found out how he is. He's not so tough." -Willi Besmanoff