Fight:365676

Marion Conner 176 lbs beat Jim Christopher 181 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1966-06-21
• Location: Memorial Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, USA
• Referee: Pablo Carapides

Professional boxing came back to Canton,Ohio in a big way recently. Marion Conners, Canton's fine young light heavyweight headlined a fine card. He was matched with Jimmy Christopher of Milwaukee in a ten rounder. The fight was a pier six brawl all the way. Both boys scored with heavy punches with Conners having the better of it. Christopher was in trouble several times but weathered the storm and finished strong. Conners was awarded the unanimous decision. Connors weighed 176, Christopher, 181.