Fight:1211034

Joey Falco 148 lbs lost to Joe Petrovich 142 lbs by KO at 1:37 in round 1 of 10

• Date: 1948-06-02
• Location: Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
• Referee: Johnny Kelly
• Judge: Tony Perry
• Judge: Ken Werst

Rumors swirled before the fight, that Falco would not make it to the 3rd round. Petrovich floored Falco for a seven-count with several right hands. After Falco rose, Petrovich knocked out Falco with two looping rights and a left hook to the jaw.

Source: Scranton Times