Des Rea vs. Kristian Hoydahl

Des Rea 145 lbs lost to Kristian Hoydahl 145 lbs by KO in round 5 of 8

• Date: 1974-05-07
• Location: Jordal Amfi, Oslo, Norway

After one year of thinking things over, Kristian Hoydahl of Norway came back with an impressive showing against the Irish veteran Des Rea (29 wins, 35 losses, 5 draws, in a 10 year career). Rea received a cut eyebrow in the 5th, and the towel came in from his corner when he was on a receiving end of Hoydahl's crisp combinations.

This was to be the red-headed Rea's last fight.

Arena: Jordal Amfi.