Fight:52843

Jimmy Beecham 155 lbs beat Luther Rawlings 151 lbs by RTD in round 8 of 10

• Date: 1956-01-02
• Location: Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
• Referee: Bill Regan

Beecham of Miami stopped Rawliongs of Chicago by TKO. Ring physician refused to let Rawlings answer the bell for 9th round. Beecham was 155 lbs, Rawlings 151 lbs. Beecham was leading on all 3 score cards. This was the main event. Heavyweight Championship fight was originally scheduled for this day. After this victory Beecham was considered a contender for the middle weight crown.