Fight:226798
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Ernie Forte 149 lbs beat Verne Patterson 154 lbs by MD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1944-09-11
- Location: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Referee: Dolly Searle
- Judge: Eddie Jansen
- Judge: Jimmy Donahue
The Providence Journal scored the bout 4-4-2 in rounds, but gave Patterson the edge as they felt he landed the cleaner and more effective punches when he found range. Forte established an early lead in the bout, but began to coast as Patterson began to surge in the 4th round.