Tony Chiaverini vs. Vinnie Curto

Vinnie Curto lost to Tony Chiaverini by UD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 1977-06-17
• Location: Kemper Arena, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
• Referee: Kenny Morris
• Judge: Ken Gray 116-118
• Judge: Tommy Thompson 114-118
• Judge: Harry Mange 113-116

"Ringside observers called it a questionable decision, but middleweight Tony Chiaverini says he deserved his unanimous verdict over Vinnie Curto Friday night. Each of the three officials scored the fight for the aggressive Chiaverini of nearby Shawnee, Kan., although many observers felt the more stylish Curto was the real winner." -Associated Press

• This bout was a semi-final of the World Television Championships tournament, which folded shortly after this card.
• Curto's manager protested the use of hometown judges for this contest.

Post fight comment

• "I thought I threw the more effective punches. Curto grabbed me about six times. The referee had to tell the judges twice to take points away from him. But if he had to hold me that much, that means I was more aggressive." -Tony Chiaverini