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Hut Thompson beat Lou Gomez by KO at 2:48 in round 2 of 4

• Date: 1939-06-02
• Location: Coliseum, San Diego, California, USA

A body blow to the stomach at 2:48 of the round pitched Gomez onto his face on the canvas. He then died. Dr. Edwin F. Chamberlain suspected internal injuries caused death. "Thompson said he was through with the ring. 'I'll send my $25 to his mother and never fight again,' he said." (UP)