Willie Pastrano vs. Gregorio Peralta (2nd meeting)
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Willie Pastrano 175 lbs beat Gregorio Peralta 175 lbs by RTD at 3:00 in round 5 of 15
- Date: 1964-04-10
- Location: Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Referee: Pete Giarusso 2-2
- Judge: Herman Dutreix 3-1
- Judge: Francis Kercheval 4-1
Notes
- The fight took place in Pastrano's hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Pastrano was guaranteed $50,000 plus 35 percent of the net gate. Peralta was guaranteed a flat $15,000.
- Peralta was a 7 to 5 favorite.
- Peralta was trying to become the first South American to win the World Light Heavyweight Championship.
- The fight was televised live in the United States by ABC.
- Peralta was cut over the left eye. The Associated Press reported: "The gash was inflicted in the fourth round from what appeared to be a solid right." Pastrano said it was caused by a counter right, while Peralta claimed it was from a butt. Dr. A.J. Italiano, the ring physician, inspected the cut after the fifth round and told referee Pete Giarusso to stop the fight it.
- The Associated Press had Peralta ahead 3-2 at the time of the stoppage.
Post-Fight Comments
- Willie Pastrano: "I've always dreamed of winning a championship fight in New Orleans and now I've done it."
- Gregorio Peralta: "I could have continued. I was getting stronger. The cut wasn't bothering me too much. It's just bad luck."