Bob Baker vs. Jimmy Slade

Bob Baker 211 lbs beat Jimmy Slade 179 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1954-11-05
• Location: Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Referee: Zach Clayton 6-3
• Judge: Billy Yancey 7-2
• Judge: Paul Stilley 6-2

• Weights: Baker 211, Slade 179�
• Scoring: 6-2-2, 7-2-1, 6-3-1

"Big Bob Baker had a confession to make in a nationally televised 10 round fight against Jimmy Slade at the Arena. 'It pays to train hard,' said the Pittsburgh Negro. As for Jimmy Slade, the NY State champion was disgusted with his work. He said the seven month layoff hurt him. Slade hadn't fought since last April 26th when he fractured his left hand beating Tommy (Hurricane) Jackson. Slade was simply overpowered. At 179 1/2, Slade gave away 31 1/2 pounds to Baker. While Slade was a moving, bobbing, weaving target, Baker kept plodding around the ring, shooting strong right and left hand counters that shook Slade to his toes." -Associated Press

• Unofficial AP scorecard - 7-2-1 Baker

Post fight comments

• "They isolated the big guy for two months. He did nothing but work. He hasn't been in such good shape in four years." -Al Joyner, Jimmy Slade's manager, commentating on Baker's condition.

• "If you let Jimmy Slade set the pace, he'll kill you." -Bob Baker