Bobo Olson vs. Kid Gavilan

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Kid Gavilan 155 lbs lost to Bobo Olson 159 lbs by MD in round 15 of 15

  • Date: 1954-04-02
  • Location: Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Referee: Bernie Weismann 141-147
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  • Judge: Ed Hintz 144-144
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  • Judge: William O'Connell 139-147
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"Bobo Olson, last night, hacked and harassed a left handed punching Kid Gavilan, whose right eye was spurting blood from the 9th round on, for a majority 15 round decision before 18,562 roaring fans at the Chicago Stadium. Gavilan repeatedly flashed vicious left hooks to the body and head which seemed to stun Olson. But Bobo seldon took a backward step and was willing to match punching power whenever the Kid elected. Gavilan coasted through the 11th, 12th and 13th rounds, trying unsuccessfully to salvage each of those rounds with his patented flurries. In the final analysis, it was Bobo's persistency and crisp hacking combinations to the body and head which repulsed Gavilan's bid to emulate Ray Robinson's climb from the 147 to 160 pound championship." Associated Press

  • Purses (including TV monies): Olson - $122,866, Gavilan - $87,762
  • Unofficial scorecards:
    • AP: 142-141 Olson
    • UP: 142-140 Olson
    • Of 13 fight scribes polled at ringside, all 13 scored in favor of Olson
  • Kid Gavilan claimed he had injured his right hand on February 23rd in Miami against Johnny Cunningham.
  • The IBC set Olson's next title defense for September against Joey Giardello. However, Giardello was convicted of beating up a gas station attendant over a dispute over the price of gas and the fight was scrubbed.
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