Fight:82184

Gus Lesnevich 161 lbs beat Eddie Whalen 162 lbs by TKO in round 5 of 10

• Date: 1936-02-04
• Location: Braddock Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
• Referee: Tommy Elm

Lesnevich hurt Whalen in the 1st round, but was unable to finish his opponent. Whalen fought the bout in retreat, often taunting Lesnevich after he missed landing on him. The referee stopped the bout in the 5th, though Whalen appeared, unhurt. The referee stated that he felt that Whalen had been hurt in the 1st round, which had led to him deploying the tactics he was using.

Source: Jersey Journal