Bob Laurence vs. Allan Foston

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Bob Laurence 127 lbs beat Allan Foston 126 lbs by KO at 2:44 in round 5

  • Date: 1933-05-10
  • Location: Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Referee: Leo Kid Roy
  • Canadian Featherweight Title (Vacant title)
  • Attendance: 5,000

Notes

  • Canadian title had become vacant upon the retirement of Leo (Kid) Roy.
  • Roy refereed the fight and personally handed the belt to Laurence after the fight.
  • A right hand to the jaw by Laurence hobbled Foster in the last minute of round 5. Sensing that his opponent was hurt, Laurence rushed Foster and connected with three straight right hands that sent Foster crumpling to the floor for the count.
  • Foster had to be dragged to his corner after the fight.



Preceded by:
Roy vs. Hackett
Canadian Featherweight Title Fight
# 24
Succeeded by:
Laurence vs. Cook