Enrique Bolanos vs. John L. Davis (1st meeting)
Enrique Bolanos 136 lbs beat John L Davis 134 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1948-01-07
- Location: Auditorium, Oakland, California, USA
- Referee Frankie Carter - 57-53
- Judge Toby Irwin - 57-53
- Judge Eddie James - 56 1/2-53 1/2
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 56 1/2 - 53 1/2 Bolanos
"Enrique Bolanos, 135 1/2, Mexico City, ranked as the number one contender for the lightweight title, weathered a knockdown and came back to score a 10-round decision over John L. Davis, 134, Richmond, Calif., in a thrilling fight at the Oakland Auditorium tonight. The Mexican was surprised when he landed on the canvas from a left hook in the 1st round. Davis, a two-fisted battler making only his 12th professional fight appearance, outpunched Bolanos throughout the first session. Experience told as the fast pace continued and Bolanos won the last four rounds on points with Davis obviously tiring. Bolanos suffered a cut under both eyes, but his superior boxing skill told in the final sessions and there was no question of the decision." -Associated Press
Scorecards (all for Bolanos)