Tami Mauriello vs. Lou Nova (1st meeting)
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Tami Mauriello 184 lbs beat Lou Nova 204 lbs by KO at 2:43 in round 6 of 10
- Date: 1942-12-11
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Billy Cavanaugh
- Attendance: 15,369; Gate: $39,138
Mauriello was knocked down for a nine count in the 1st round. Nova seemed to be doing well until he was KO'd in the 6th round, suffering a broken rib and torn cartilage in the bout.
By virtue of this win, Mauriello moved closer to the title of "Interim Heavyweight Champion," as reigning champion Joe Louis was currently serving in the United States military.
- Unofficial AP scorecard (through 5 completed rounds) - 3-2 Nova
- The UP had a similar score, giving Nova rounds 1, 4 and 5.
- Mauriello lost the 4th round due to low blows, but Nova had won the round anyway, so there was no further point deduction.