Paul Armstead vs. Len Matthews (2nd meeting)

Paul Armstead 133 lbs lost to Len Matthews 134 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1959-09-28
• Location: Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Referee: Joe Sweeney 44-48
• Judge: Lou Tress 45-48
• Judge: Nate Lopinson 42-49

"Len Matthews, 133 3/4, was sluggish in the early rounds but his body attack wore down Paul Armstead, 133 1/2, and gave him a surprisingly wide decision on the cards of all three officials. They scored it 48-44, 48-45 and 49-42. Neither fighter was down or in trouble." -Associated Press

• Unofficial UPI scorecard - 48-45 Matthews

Post fight comment

• "I beat him in my town (Los Angeles) and he beat me in his hometown. Let's meet someplace in between." -Paul Armstead