Jeff Merritt vs. Johnny Hudgins

Jeff Merritt 211 lbs beat Johnny Hudgins 192 lbs by KO at 0:38 in round 2 of 10

• Date: 1970-03-31
• Location: Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
• Referee: Cy Gottfried

"Chris Dundee unveiled a new heavyweight before 2,064 fans in the Auditorium and the consensus was that he can punch and has speed. But the less optimistic want another look at Jeff Merritt, 211 1/2, Miami, as he was exhibited too briefly in knocking out Johnny Hudgins, 192, Miami, early in the 2nd round. Merritt, now 12-1, connected with a left hook and big Hudgins was counted out." -Ring Magazine, July 1970 issue