Ernie Lopez vs. Andres Herrera

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Ernie Lopez 151 lbs beat Andres Herrera 154 lbs by PTS in round 6 of 6

  • Date: 1964-03-30
  • Location: Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, USA
  • "Pasadena's promising young welterweight Ernie Lopez gained a unanimous six round decision over Andres Herrera Monday night at Santa Monica to rack up his 7th professional victory in as many fights. The rugged welterweight who is only 18 has been boxing as a pro for three months, and his manager, Frank Muche, believes the youngster can go right on winning. Lopez, rated one of boxing's top prospects this side of the Rockies, has yet to be knocked down." -Pasadena Star-News

    • This bout was fought on the undercard of the Eddie Pace-Memo Lopez, Dwight Hawkins-Sid Obart co-featured 10 rounders.

    Post fight comment

    • "Ernie was punching real well. And he was fighting a man much more experienced. He had his left hook flashing all the way and was landing those uppercuts." -Frank Muche, the manager of Lopez