Mike Rossman vs. Mike Nixon (1st meeting)

Mike Rossman 161 lbs lost to Mike Nixon 160 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1975-05-19
• Location: Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, USA
• Referee: Jack Milicich 5-4
• Judge: Joe Palmer 4-5
• Judge: John Antonacci 2-5

"Mike Nixon, fighting in his hometown, handed 5th ranked middleweight Mike Rossman the first defeat of his career with a 10 round split decision Monday night. Nixon bloodied Rossman's nose in the 3rd round of the bout and scored well in close. There were no knockdowns." -Syracuse Herald-Journal