Eddie Perkins vs. Duilio Loi (3rd meeting)

Eddie Perkins 139 lbs lost to Duilio Loi 138 lbs by PTS in round 15 of 15

• Date: 1962-12-15
• Location: Palazzo dello Sport (Pad. 3 Fiera), Milan, Lombardia, Italy
• Referee: Georges Gondre

"Duilio Loi of Italy stepped up his pace and scored with some inside punching in the late rounds to win back the world junior welterweight title with a close decision over Eddie Perkins of the U.S. Perkins moved out rapidly at the opening bell, attacking at once. Perkins kept up his steady attack through the 7th, but the pattern began to shift in rounds eight and nine as Loi countered with increasing power. Slowly, Loi was working into his old late-round stride. Loi withstood a brief rally by Perkins in the 12th, and then continued to pile up points for the championship. It was a fast, steady-slugging battle from the start and the two fighters appeared to be on even terms throughout." -European Stars & Stripes

• French referee Georges Gondre, the sole arbitor, immediately proclaimed Loi the winner after the final bell.
• Unofficial AP scorecard - 4-4-7 Draw
• Unofficial UPI scorecard - 5-5-5 Draw
• The EBU ordered Loi to defend his European 147 lb. title (which he also held) against Brian Curvis of Wales. Loi stated he would decide on his future after the Christmas holidays but never fought again.

Post fight comment

• "Rinaldi and Loi lost. It's time we ended these verdicts that do not honor us." -Corriere Dello Sport, Italian newspaper, on the controversial decision to Loi and the 10 round draw between Giulio Rinaldi and Bobo Olson the night before.