Bobby Watts vs. Manuel Gonzalez
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Bobby Watts 156 lbs beat Manuel Gonzalez 157 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1973-07-23
- Location: Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Referee: Tommy Reid 50-42
- Judge: Joe Sweeney 50-39
- Judge: Nate Lopinson 50-40
"Bobby Watts loosed a 10 round pounding on veteran Manny Gonzalez Monday night to defeat the former #1 welterweight contender from Odessa, Texas. Watts, 23, of Philadelphia, took the nod from both judges and referee Tom Reed in defeating the 34 year old Gonzalez, a veteran, in Convention Hall." -Associated Press
- Also on this card was a 10 round rematch between Richie Kates and Eddie (Red Top) Owens.
Post fight comments
- "I thought I had him in the 4th and the 6th. But my corner told me to hold back and box. So I had to pick and pick away at him." -Bobby Watts
- "He was the tallest guy I ever fought." -Manny Gonzalez