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Buddy Knox 190 lbs beat Henry Cooper 193 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1940-05-16
- Location: Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Referee: Vito Mazzeo
- Judge: Jim Parker
- Judge: Dibby Williams
The decision in this bout was loudly booed, with fights breaking out among fans who had differing opinions regarding the verdict. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that Cooper got out to a fast start, taking the first three rounds. Knox was able to hurt Cooper in the 4th and 5th rounds, as the bout slowed in the second half. The Plain Dealer felt that the bout was even in rounds, but felt that Knox deserved the nod, forcing the fight and providing the superior action. Cooper was criticized for holding when Knox took the fight inside.