Ralph Dupas vs. George Barnes

Ralph Dupas 146 lbs beat George Barnes 147 lbs by PTS in round 12 of 12

• Date: 1960-04-11
• Location: Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Referee: Ray Mitchell

"Welterweight contender Ralph Dupas of New Orleans celebrated his 100th pro fight tonight by outclassing British Empire welterweight champion George Barnes in a 12 round bout. A crowd of about 12,000 in Sydney Stadium saw the fast punching, elusive American win every round. He bewildered the Australian with his footwork and variety of punches. Dupas, not rated as much of a puncher on his home grounds, even had Barnes in trouble several times, especially in the 3rd round. Barnes rarely was able to land a solid blow as Dupas moved in and out, from side to side, and bobbed and weaved." -Associated Press

• Gate - $12,000 (app.)
• Dupas made such a hit with the hometown crowd that promoter Harry Miller stated he would try to bring over Rudell stitch from Louisville, Ky., to box Dupas. And he did so the following month.