Mauro Mina vs. Eddie Cotton (2nd meeting)
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Mauro Mina 174 lbs beat Eddie Cotton 173 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12
- Date: 1963-01-18
- Location: Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru
- Referee: Fausto Callirgos
- Judge: Enrique Negron 239-227
- Judge: Alberto Varela 238-230
- Judge: Roberto Guislain 240-229
"Top light heavyweight contender Mauro Mina of Peru, elated at his 33rd consecutive victory - a repeat decision over Eddie Cotton of Seattle, Wash., demanded a shot at the 175 pound crown today. Mauro, the 29 year old champ of South America won a unanimous 12 round decision over 35 year old Cotton before a record Peruvian fight crowd Friday night." -United Press International
- Cotton, who broke his right hand in the 6th round, was forced to cancel his January 26th bout in Dortmund, Germany with Eric Schoeppner due to the injury.
Post fight comment
- "I proved that my October victory over Cotton was no accident. I hope this will force Harold Johnson to defend his title against me." -Mauro Mina