Dave Charnley vs. Gene Gresham

Dave Charnley 137 lbs beat Gene Gresham 137 lbs by PTS in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1961-01-17
• Location: Streatham Ice Rink, Streatham, London, United Kingdom

"Gene Gresham, the hard-hitting lightweight from Detroit, is convinced that British champion Dave Charnley can take the world title from America's Joe Brown, after losing decisively on points to the chunky Briton over 10 bruising rounds. It was Charnley's solid body punching and chopping rights to the head that crushed Gresham. Charnley began to take charge in the 4th round and stayed dominant through to the 10th when a flashing body to jaw combination sent Gresham stumbing to the canvas for a count of five." -Associated Press

Post fight comment

• "Man, that Charnley can really punch. I think he would take (Joe) Brown with that southpaw style and those great right hooks." -Gene Gresham