Bud Smith vs. Orlando Zulueta (4th meeting)

Wallace Bud Smith 136 lbs beat Orlando Zulueta 135 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1953-12-11
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
• Referee: Ruby Goldstein 7-2
• Judge: Young Otto 7-3
• Judge: Bert Grant 5-4

Zulueta's boxing skills kept him in the bout for the first five rounds. In the second half of the bout he faded, and was staggered in the 8th round. Smith appeared to be too strong for Zulueta, and was able to outfight him, when the bout was fought on the inside.

This was the 4th meeting between these two, and was a rubber match as they had each won once, with one draw.

Figures

• Attendance: 2,991
• Gate: $7,709
• Odds: Smith 2-to-1 favorite

Source: New York Times, December 12, 1953