Jose Medel vs. Ray Asis
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Jose Medel 119 lbs lost to Ray Asis 119 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1964-04-18
- Location: Araneta Coliseum, Barangay Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Referee: Teodorico Reyes 44-46
- Judge: Alfredo Quiazon 45-47
- Judge: Wenceslao Trinidad 47-46
"Filipino bantamweight Rey Asis defeated highly rated world bantamweight contender Jose Medel of Mexico Saturday night at the Araneta Coliseum. Asis won a split decision over the Mexican boxer, ranked by Ring Magazine as the No. 1 challenger to Eder Jofre's crown. Asis floored Medel in the 4th of their scheduled 10 round fight for a mandatory eight count. The Mexican got up and stayed up. He gave the Filipino a bruised left eyebrow before losing the decision." -Pacific Stars & Stripes
- Before the bout, Filipino promoter Paeng Escueta offered bantamweight champion Eder Jofre $40,000 to defend against Asis in Manila should the Filipino win.
Scorecards
- Referee Teodorico Reyes - 46-44 Asis
- Judge Peewee Trinidad - 47-46 Medel
- Judge A. Quiazon - 47-45 Asis