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Freddie Herrera 130 lbs beat Leroy DeCatur 132 lbs by KO at 2:50 in round 4 of 4
- Date: 1948-02-27
- Location: Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, USA
- Referee: Tommy Hart
Both boxers debut; DeCatur (never been knocked out in 40 amateur bouts) died in the ring in the fourth
The young Negro lightweight had a slight edge as his fight went into the fourth round. Then Herrera connected with a left hook to the body and followed with a right to the jaw. DeCatur stood upright for about two seconds. He appeared stunned. Then he crumpled to the canvas. His head hit the ring floor hard. Ringsiders said he never moved after that. (UP)
Decatur's purse was $49.50