Armando Muniz vs. Eddie Perkins (2nd meeting)

Armando Muniz 147 lbs lost to Eddie Perkins 146 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 1974-03-22
• Location: Community Center, Tucson, Arizona, USA
• Referee: Joe Vozdik 113-120
• Judge: Maurice Dale 114-118
• Judge: Roger Stennett 112-118

• NABF Welterweight Title (1st defense of Perkins)

Summary

"Eddie Perkins of Chicago had command from start to finish in scoring a unanimous decision over challenger Armando Muniz of Los Angeles, successfully defending his NABF welterweight crown at the Tucson Community Center Arena. The veteran of 90 pro fights used a busy left hand to keep Muniz from getting inside. The 12 rounder didn't offer a great deal of action except for Perkins' busy left hand." -Tucson Daily Citizen

Post fight comments

• "Don't take anything away from him...he's a good, smart boxer. I felt I got more hard punches in than he did, but I guess it's not how hard you hit but how many times you hit." -Armando Muniz

• "I fought the way I think I should. I think I could have done more, but you've got to fight a careful fight with him...he's a hard puncher. I wanted to mix it up with him, but it's better to outsmart him." -Eddie Perkins