Eddie Perkins vs. Johnny Rico

Eddie Perkins beat Johnny Rico by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1973-04-21
• Location: Community Center, Tucson, Arizona, USA
• Referee: Joe Vozdik 100-93
• Judge: Robert Ferrara 100-91
• Judge: Maurice Dale 100-92

"Eddie Perkins, the former junior welterweight champion of the world, who fights out of Chicago, had too much for Tucson's Johnny Rico, scoring a unanimous 10 round decision in the Tucson Community Center Arena. However, Perkins conceded that Rico was a worthy opponent." -Tucson Daily Citizen

• Perkins was already signed for a 10 rounder against Eddie Blay in Vienna the following month, going into this fight.
• Attendance - 2,700
• Gate - $9,200

Post fight comment

• "He's strong and he's willing. He just has to keep plugging away to make some good money in this business." -Eddie Perkins on Johnny Rico