Larry Gains vs. Don McCorkindale (2nd meeting)

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Larry Gains 200 lbs beat Don McCorkindale 196 lbs by PTS in round 15 of 15

  • Date: 1932-03-03
  • Location: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, United Kingdom
  • Referee: CH Douglas
  • Commonwealth (British Empire) Heavyweight Title (2nd defense of Gains)

Notes

  • McCorkindale down twice in round 9.
  • Gains's chief second, Jack Goodwin, suffered a heart attack as the fighters went to their corners at the end of the 13th round, collapsed and died.
  • According to the New York Times March 4, 1932 edition: "The referee's decision was greeted with boos from all parts of the hall".



Preceded by:
Gains vs. McCorkindale I
Commonwealth Heavyweight Title Fight
# 17
Succeeded by:
Gains vs. Cook III