Eddie Machen vs. Johnny Summerlin

Johnny Summerlin 196 lbs lost to Eddie Machen 190 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1956-12-05
• Location: War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, USA
• Referee: Joe Palmer 3-6
• Judge: Dick Albino 3-7
• Judge: Richie Fazio 3-7

"Undefeated heavyweight Eddie Machen today was offered a bout with Tommy (Hurricane) Jackson as a stepping stone to a title match with new heavy king Floyd Patterson. Machen's ability as a counter-puncher as displayed in last night's triumph, might make him a capable foe for the flurrying champion. Although Machen failed to record his 15th knockout in winning 19 bouts, it wasn't because the Californian was head-hunting. Johnny Summerlin withstood the heavy pounding much to the amazement of his shorter opponent and the 1,915 spectators who paid a gross gate of $4,951 to see the televised and broadcast battle. Machen was in command throughout the match." -Associated Press

• Unofficial AP scorecard - 7-2-1 Machen

Post fight comment

• "We have offered Machen a bout with (Hurricane) Jackson and we would like to put the winner of that fight in with Patterson." -IBC matchmaker Billy Brown