Rory Calhoun vs. Ralph (Tiger) Jones (2nd meeting)
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Ralph Jones 154 lbs lost to Rory Calhoun 159 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1958-12-15
- Location: Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Referee: Mike Minnich 43-47
- Judge: Herb Williams 45-48
- Judge: Charley Bill 44-45
"Middleweight Rory Calhoun, cut near both eyes in the early rounds of a 10 round bout with Ralph (Tiger) Jones Monday night, kept hammering away and earned a unanimous decision. The victory avenged a loss to Jones in MSG last month. Calhoun staggered Jones in the 6th, 7th and 10th rounds, although he had trouble seeing because of the cuts." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 46-45 Calhoun
- This card was a benefit show for the Cleveland News toyshop fund.
- Cleveland promoter Larry Atkins offered former champ Carmen Basilio $25,000 to fight the winner.