Fight:16623
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Charley Burley 160 lbs beat Oakland Billy Smith 172 lbs by PTS in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1946-04-24
- Location: Auditorium, Oakland, California, USA
- Referee: Toby Irwin
This bout was marred by excessive clinching. Smith had six points taken away from him, by referee Toby Irwin for assorted fouls. Burley outjabbed Smith, who had an 11 1/2 pound advantage, throughout the fight. He also landed consistently with a clubbing right hand.
Gate: $14,060
Odds: Burley 3-to-1 favorite
Source: Oakland Tribune, which felt Smith won only one round.