Arthur Persley vs. Alfredo Urbina (1st meeting)

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Arthur Persley 138 lbs beat Alfredo Urbina 137 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

  • Date: 1962-10-13
  • Location: Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
  • "Arthur Persley, 135, 39 this month but still going strong, took a unanimous 10-round decision over Mexico's Alfredo Urbina, 134 1/2, last night. Persley, formerly of New York but now a resident of the Philippines, came from behind in the closing rounds to gain the triumph and bolster his position as the No. 8 challenger to lightweight champion Carlos Ortiz. The 24 year old Mexican is ranked No. 9 by the WBA." -Associated Press