Ray Famechon vs. Charley Riley (2st meeting)
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Ray Famechon 129 lbs beat Charley Riley 130 lbs by MD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1951-01-10
- Location: Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
- Referee: Dick Young 54-46
- Judge: Gene Farrell 50-50
- Judge: Albert Graff 54-46
Riley started fast and opened a cut over Famechon's left eye, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Famechon began to take over in the 6th round, as he went to work on Riley. Riley was shook in the 8th round, by a one-two. Riley rallied in the 9th round, but Famechon used his reach advantage to keep him at bay. Famechon took the final round.
Purses for both boxers: $5,600 approximately
- Both fighters bled from the nose and Famechon was cut over the right eye.
- Attendance - 9,000 (est.)