Miguel Berrios vs. Cherif Hamia
Cherif Hamia 125 lbs beat Miguel Berrios 125 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1956-06-15
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Al Berl 6-3
- Judge: Artie Aidala 6-4
- Judge: Leo Birnbaum 7-3
"Cherif Hamia of Algeria has qualified for a featherweight title shot at champion Sandy Saddler in the early fall if terms can be arranged. The battler from overseas convinced a crowd of 2,000 MSG fans and a national television audience of his ability Friday night while winning a unanimous 10-round decision over Miguel Berrios. Although Hamia was hurt in the 1st, 5th and 6th rounds, he took charge of the fight down the stretch after dropping the stocky Puerto Rican for the first time in his career in the 4th round. It was an interesting match between Hamia with his long jab and boxing skill against the booming left hook of Berrios. Still, Hamia's right hand was the biggest of the night, dropping Berrios for an eight-count in the 4th. Berrios' hooks had Hamia in trouble three times but he never followed up his advantage." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 6-4 Hamia
Post-fight comment
- "Twice I thought I was going out." -Cherif Hamia, on being hurt.