Frankie Ryff vs. Cisco Andrade

Frankie Ryff 137 lbs beat Cisco Andrade 135 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1959-02-13
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
• Referee: Ruby Goldstein 6-4
• Judge: Artie Aidala 8-2
• Judge: Bill Forst 5-4

"Frankie Ryff, Bronx, NY, has a new lease on life after his impressive victory over Cisco Andrade. His room at MSG was crowded with hand-shakers and well-wishers after his clear-cut unanimous decision over Andrade, the 7-5 favorite. Andrade kept driving ahead most of the night while Ryff ddanced away, side-stepped and then leaped in with quick jabs, hooks and even right-handed leads. When he made Andrade back up, the lightweight from Compton, Calif., was in trouble." -Associated Press

• Unofficial AP scorecard - 7-3 Ryff

Post fight comment

• "Barney taught me to throw my left hook with more power. He also told me I was taking too many steps back. He showed me how to put pressure on an opponent." -Frankie Ryff, on his new manager, Barney Ross.