Carl (Bobo) Olson vs. Wayne Thornton (2nd meeting)

Bobo Olson 177 lbs beat Wayne Thornton 178 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1964-08-28
• Location: Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, California, USA
• Referee: Frankie Carter 6-3
• Judge: Jack Downey 6-3
• Judge: Elmer Costa 5-4

"Bobo Olson conclusively proved his superiority last night in a nationally televised bout at Kezar Pavilion when he pounded out a unanimous 10 round decision over Wayne Thornton, Ring Magazine's 2nd ranked contender. Thornton tossed far more punches over the route than did Olson. But most of them landed on arms, shoulders or on the top of the head, while Olson got in good, clean shots. Thornton suffered a slight nick under his left eye in the 1st round and later bled from his nose, while Olson was cut over his left eye." -Oakland Tribune

• Unofficial Oakland Tribune scorecard - 6-2 Olson
• Light heavyweight champ Willie Pastrano was Olson's original opponent in a non-title 10 rounder but withdrew due to surgery.

Post fight comments

• "I just can't figure it out. I beat everyone else then run into this guy and lose." -Wayne Thornton

• "Pastrano has a signed commitment to fight Olson here. Maybe now we can make it for the title." -Promoter Art Benjamin