Eddie Machen vs. Elmer Rush

Eddie Machen 194 lbs drew with Elmer Rush 209 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1965-05-10
• Location: Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, USA
• Referee: Frankie Carter 2-5
• Judge: Jack Silver 4-4
• Judge: Bob Mitchell 4-3

"A quick rematch between heavyweights Eddie Machen and Elmer Rush seemed certain today on the basis of their free-swinging draw the first time around. The 4th ranked Machen and Rush battled to the standoff Monday night before a cheering crowd at the Civic Auditorium. Machen has been criticized in recent outings for timid tactics, but he was the aggressor all the way Monday night as he staggered the 24 year old Rush in the 3rd and 9th rounds. But apparently confident of victory, he tried to take it easy in the 10th and the muscular Rush banged away with both hands in a display that earned him the draw." -United Press International

• Unofficial UPI scorecard - 4-3 Machen
• Unofficial San Mateo Times scorecard - 5-4 Machen
• Attendance - 3,480
• Gate - $11,532

Post fight comment

• "I was pleased with my performance. I thought I won the fight. He is a strong kid, but he never hurts. He's a good prospect. I definitely want a return match." -Eddie Machen