Freddie Dawson vs. Virgil Akins

Freddie Dawson 138 lbs lost to Virgil Akins 136 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1951-09-26
• Location: Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
• Referee: Bob Ingham 48-52
• Judge: Fred Connell 48-52
• Judge: Albert Graff 52-48

"Virgil (Honeybear) Akins, 136 1/4, of St. Louis, jumped into the fistic spotlight last night with a split decision over the No. 1 lightweight contender, Freddie Dawson of Chicago. Dawson, 137 1/2, threw more leather but Akins, ranked No. 5, seemed to do more damage. Akins scored a knockdown in the 6th round, catching the Chicagoan off balance. Dawson waited for the eight-count on one knee." -Associated Press

• This bout was nationally televised but was blacked out locally.
• Attendance - 1,693
• Gate - $3,114.25