Don Fullmer vs. Andy Kendall (2nd meeting)
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Andy Kendall 175 lbs lost to Don Fullmer 176 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1973-04-21
- Location: Capital Plaza, Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
- Referee: Lamarr Lott 43-48
"Don Fullmer scored a 10-round split decision over top-ranked light heavyweight contender Andy Kendall, 174 3/4, here Saturday night. In a bout marked by frequent butting and clinching, Fullmer, 176, of Salt Lake City, upset Kendall by utilizing effective body punches. Fullmer opened a cut on his opponent's right eyebrow in the 2nd round and lacerated his left eyebrow in the 3rd round enroute to the victory over Kendall." -United Press International
- Olympic heavyweight Duane Bobick fought his second pro bout on this card in a scheduled 8-rounder.
Post fight comment
- "I've lost my desire and at 33, it's time to call it quits." -Andy Kendall, announcing his retirement. However, he reconsidered and went on to have 8 more pro bouts before hanging them up for good at the end of '74.