Zora Folley vs. Wayne Bethea (1st meeting)

Zora Folley 187 lbs beat Wayne Bethea 205 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1956-12-03
• Location: St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, USA
• Referee: Teddy Martin 4-6
• Judge: Frank Fullam 6-3
• Judge: Leo Birnbaum 6-5

"If Zora Folley can sustain his attack over a full 10 rounds without tiring, the young man from Phoenix can become a factor in the heavyweight class. Folley, making his first NY start, wilted badly in the late stages last night and just managed to grab a split decision over willing Wayne Bethea of New York's Bronx." -Associated Press

• Unofficial AP scorecard - 6-3-1 Folley
• A ringside poll of boxing writers unanimously voted for Folley.
• Judge Leo Birnbaum's scorecard was 5-5 but with supplemental points became 6-5 for Folley.