Enrique Bolanos vs. John Thomas (1st meeting)

Enrique Bolanos 135 lbs beat John Thomas 134 lbs by TKO in round 7 of 12

• Date: 1947-06-03
• Location: Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, USA
• Referee: Billy Kershner

For Thomas's California State Lightweight Title

The bout was even for the first five rounds, as Bolanos scored with lefts to the head and body, while Thomas landed with right hands to the head. In the 6th, after Bolanos landed four consecutive right hands, he landed a powerful right to the head of Thomas, which floored him for a seven count. Thomas was then floored again by a right hand for a three count, and for a third time on another right for two, at the bell.

With Thomas still in distress, Bolanos again landed another right hand, which sent Thomas down along the ropes for a one-count. Thomas retreated backwards this time, after his fourth trip to the canvas, but Bolanos pursued him, landing shots on the helpless Thomas. Referee Bill Kershner promptly stopped the bout.

Factoids

• Attendance: 16,051
• Gate: $70,736.91
• Net: $55,330.36
• Purses: Thomas and Bolanos received 25% of the net, or $13,832 each
• Odds: Thomas 5-to-6 favorite

Source: Los Angeles Times