Len Matthews vs. Alfredo Urbina (1st meeting)

Len Matthews 136 lbs beat Alfredo Urbina 136 lbs by MD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1960-11-14
• Location: Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Referee: Zach Clayton 46-46
• Judge: Lou Tress 47-46
• Judge: Nate Lopinson 46-45

"Len Matthews, the No. 1 ranking lightweight contender, won a close majority decision over Mexican champion Alfredo Urbina, which was unpopular with some of the 5,354 fans. The ring was showered with papers and programs when it was announced that judges Lou Tress (47-46) and Nate Lopinson (46-45) ruled in favor of Matthews. Referee Zach Clayton called it even, scoring it 46-46. The AP showed Matthews ahead 47-46. Matthews racked up points by scoring heavily in the early rounds and in the 9th when he stunned Urbina." -Associated Press

• Matthews was already signed for a rematch with Doug Vaillant on December 6th in Philadelphia going into this match.
• Both fighters weighed 136

Post fight comment

• "I'll be better against Vaillant and I think I can beat him." -Len Matthews