Joey Durelle vs. Donato Paduano (1st meeting)

Joey Durelle 147 lbs lost to Donato Paduano 146 lbs by MD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 1969-12-09
• Location: Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Referee: Rosaire Baillargeon
• Judge: Bruno Beaudry 56-56
• Judge: Tony Bergeron 55-58
• Judge: Tony Dalton 54-57

• Canadian Welterweight Title (5th defense of Durelle)
• Attendance: 12,147
• Gate: $101,000

Notes

• Paduano was warned twice for low blows.
• Durelle cut underneath both eyes during the fight.
• Durelle and Paduano each received 15% of the total gate.
• Both fighters would hold a rematch four months later in Montreal.

Preceded by: Durelle vs. Pivin III

Canadian Welterweight Title Fight # 66

Succeeded by: Paduano vs. Durelle II