Bob Baker vs. Billy Hunter
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Billy Hunter 188 lbs beat Bob Baker 218 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1959-02-16
- Location: St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Barney Felix 6-3
- Judge: Leo Birnbaum 7-3
- Judge: Ray Kozak 6-5
"Billy Hunter, young Detroit heavyweight, spotted big Bob Baker nearly 30 pounds Monday night and then won an upset unanimous decision by outspeeding the Pittsburgh veteran at St. Nick's Arena. Hunter, carrying 188 1/4 on a 6'3 1/2" frame, finished the stronger against Baker, who weighed 218 and stands 6'1"." -United Press International
- Judge Ray Kozak actually scored the bout a draw 5-5, but under NY rules was allowed to employ the supplemental point system for a 6-5 score for Hunter.
- Unofficial UPI scorecard - 5-4-1 Hunter
Post fight comment
- "I can't see taking this kind of a beating for a couple of hundred dollars." -Bob Baker, contemplating retirement