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Cocoa Kid 157 lbs lost to William Poli 157 lbs by UD in round 8 of 8
- Date: 1947-09-02
- Location: MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Referee: Teddy Martin 3-5
- Judge: Paul Cavalier 3-4
- Judge: George LeCron 2-6
Poli knocked down the Cocoa Kid in the 3rd round with a short left hook, followed by a right cross, for a nine-count. Poli had gotten off to a fast start in the first three rounds. Poli faded over the next three rounds that Cocoa Kid won, but appeared to split the last two with the Cocoa Kid.
Source: Brooklyn Eagle