Eddie Machen vs. Brian London

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Eddie Machen 200 lbs beat Brian London 209 lbs by RTD in round 5 of 10

  • Date: 1961-10-17
  • Location: Empire Pool, Wembley, London, United Kingdom
  • Referee: Andrew Smyth

Machen dominated the bout as London was little more than a punching bag for the American. London retired in his corner after 5th round, complaining that his nose felt like it was broken.

Source: Associated Press, October 18, 1963

Post fight comments

  • "I want to meet Henry Cooper next. We're both rated high and the winner would be the logical man to fight Floyd Patterson for the title." -Eddie Machen
  • "The prospect of a fight with Machen gives me no joy at all." -Jim Wicks, Henry Cooper's manager.
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