Eddie Machen vs. Bill McMurray
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Eddie Machen 197 lbs beat Bill McMurray 206 lbs by KO at 2:13 in round 7 of 10
- Date: 1963-11-05
- Location: Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, USA
- Referee: Vern Bybee
- Judge: Mario Duccini 4-2
- Judge: Fred Bottaro
"Heavyweight Eddie Machen, ranked No. 6 among title contenders by the WBA, scored his 3rd straight knockout Tuesday night over Bill McMurray of Sacramento. Machen, now fighting out of Berkeley, Calif., tagged McMurray for keeps in the 7th round of their scheduled 10 rounder. He was ahead on points when he floored McMurray." -Associated Press
Post fight comment
- "I hope to be next on Liston's list as soon as he gets through with Cassius Clay." -Eddie Machen