Bob Baker vs. Nino Valdes (1st meeting)

Nino Valdes 211 lbs lost to Bob Baker 227 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1953-05-21
• Location: Radio Center Arena, Huntington, West Virginia, USA

"Bob Baker, Pittsburgh heavyweight, won a close but unanimous decision over Nino Valdes, the Cuban champion, here last night in a slow 10 rounder. The heavier Baker, ranked 3rd nationally, set the pace throughout. However, Valdes, who continued to mix it up, opened a cut over Baker's eye in the final round." -Associated Press

• Although the officials were not named in the report, their scores were 92-90, 92-90 and 94-86 all for Baker.
• Attendance - 1,574
• Gate - $3,274
• This card was a benefit show for the Cabell County Cancer Society