Buster Mathis vs. Wayne Heath
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Buster Mathis 245 lbs beat Wayne Heath 220 lbs by TKO at 1:16 in round 5 of 10
- Date: 1967-08-02
- Location: Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Referee: George Latka
Heath was knocked down twice in the 3rd round, and once in the 3rd round.
Source: Los Angeles Times
"Buster Mathis, 245, from Grand Rapids, in his first appearance before California fans, had little trouble in disposing of 'Irish' Wayne Heath, 220 1/2, in the 5th round at the Sports Arena. With advisor Joe Louis at ringside, Mathis had no problem with Heath. He dropped him twice in the 3rd and ended it with a left hook to the body after 1:16 of the 5th." -Ring Magazine, November 1967 issue
- 3 more 10-rounders graced this card. It also featured George (Scrap Iron) Johnson against Sante Amonti, Skeeter McClure versus Johnny Smith, and Tony Longoria facing Lou Phillips.
- This card marked the promotional debut of the Pacific Boxing Club
- Attendance - 6,100
- Gate - $27,265.30