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Ron Richards 165 lbs beat Gus Lesnevich 168 lbs by PTS in round 12 of 12

• Date: 1938-10-27
• Location: Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Referee: Mick Lacey

Ron Richards, middle and light-heavyweight champion of Australia, decisively outpointed Gus Lesnevich at the Sports Ground last night in a 12-round contest. [Syndey Daily Telegram]

Richards displayed brilliant counterpunching, especially with the right hand, which was the deciding factor in his victory. He dropped Gus in the third round for a nine count. Despite a badly cut and closed left eye, Gus stood and fought back strongly in the twelfth and final round, a testament to his bravery and capacity to take terrific punishment. Gus was gracious in defeat, stating - "He is good enough to fight for the world's light-heavyweight championship."