Henry Hank vs. Charley Joseph (2nd meeting)

From BoxRec
(Redirected from Fight:72442)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Henry Hank 165 lbs beat Charley Joseph 160 lbs by TKO at 2:44 in round 6 of 10

  • Date: 1959-04-13
  • Location: Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
  • Referee: Freddie Adams

"Underdog Henry Hank, 165, of Detroit scored a TKO over Charley Joseph, 160 1/4, of New Orleans, last night in the 6th round. Both kept up a torrid pace for two rounds, but in the 3rd, Hank caught Joseph with a smashing left and followed with rights and lefts. Joseph was reeling at the bell. In the 6th, Joseph suddenly turned his back on Hank and appeared to call it quits." -Associated Press

  • Gate - $6,350

Post-fight comment

  • "I thought the bell had sounded." -Charley Joseph, on why he turned his back, which caused the stoppage.