Eddie Perkins vs. Angel Espada
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Eddie Perkins 147 lbs beat Angel Espada 144 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1971-10-18
- Location: Estadio Hiram Bithorn, San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Referee: Roberto Gonzalez 99-94
- Judge: Ismael Fernandez 96-94
- Judge: Jose Soto 97-93
"Eddie Perkins of Chicago, former world junior welterweight champion, scored a unanimous 10 round decision Monday night over Angel Espada of Puerto Rico. In the 9th round, Perkins sent Espada to the canvas with a right to the head for a mandatory eight count. It was the only knockdown of the fight." -Associated Press