Carmen Basilio vs. Art Aragon
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Carmen Basilio 155 lbs beat Art Aragon 152 lbs by TKO at 1:27 in round 8 of 10
- Date: 1958-09-05
- Location: Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Referee: Tommy Hart 70-57
- Judge: George Latka 70-60
- Judge: Jimmy Wilson 69-60
Basilio forced the fight on the inside, outworking and outlanding Aragon. Aragon fought back in spots, but wore down as the fight went on. Aragon was almost dropped in round 6 as a hook sent him reeling into the corner. Midway through round 8, Aragon's corner threw in the towel to save their fighter from further punishment.
- Attendance - 22,500
- Gate - $236,521.10 (California record)
Post fight comment
- "Yeah, I'd take a gun in with me." -Art Aragon, when asked if he would fight Basilio differently in a rematch.