Carl (Bobo) Olson vs. Rory Calhoun

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Bobo Olson 174 lbs beat Rory Calhoun 168 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

  • Date: 1959-03-30
  • Location: Cow Palace, Daly City, California, USA
  • Referee: Pete Morelli 95-93
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  • Judge: Matt Zidich 96-93
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  • Judge: Eddie James 98-93
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Bout summary

Olson, known as a very good infighter, was outworked on the inside by Calhoun. Olson opted instead to sharp-shoot with his right hand from the outside against Calhoun. These tactics worked effectively for him in the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 7th rounds. A left hook knocked Calhoun down for a five-count in the 7th round, though Calhoun's manager Frank Bachman argued that his man had slipped. Olson tired badly in the last two rounds, and did little punching. Calhoun was penalized two rounds in the bout for low blows.

  • Unofficial AP scorecard - 98-94 Olson

Figures

  • Attendance: 11,246
  • Gross: $58,345
  • Olson's purse: $17,990 ($10,000 guaranteed)
  • Calhoun's purse: $12,850 ($7,500 guaranteed)

Source

Oakland Tribune, March 31, 1959

Post fight comment

  • "If he (Olson) fought here and with the same referee, he could beat champion Archie Moore tomorrow." -Rory Calhoun, along with his manager Frank Bachman, complaining about the performance of referee Pete Morelli.
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