Don Cockell vs. Harry Matthews (2nd meeting)

Don Cockell 211 lbs beat Harry Matthews 181 lbs by PTS in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1954-06-01
• Location: White City Stadium, White City, London, United Kingdom
• Referee: Jack Hart

"Don Cockell, 210 1/2, of England was shoved vigorously toward a September heavyweight title shot following his second victory over veteran Harry Matthews, 180 1/2, of Seattle. Cockell, British and Empire heavyweight champion, won referee Jack Hart's decision over 31 year old Matthews in their return 10-round bout Tuesday night in White City Stadium. Matthews was in trouble only in the 8th, when staggered by a left hook and barraged against the ropes. His nose bled in the 7th, while Cockell finished with a badly puffed left eye and a bleeding nose. There were no knockdowns" -United Press

• Unofficial UP scorecard - 4-3-3 Cockell
• Unofficial AP scorecard - 5-4-1 Cockell
• Attendance - Est. at between 35,000 and 43,000
• Gate - Est. around $290,000
• Purses - App. $25,000 apiece
• The September title challenge did not take place as Marciano rematched Ezzard Charles on that date.

Post fight comment

• "I'll be on hand to sign for the September match if Marciano keeps his title against Charles." -Don Cockell, who was planning on attending the first fight with Ezzard Charles in New York on June 17th.