Flash Elorde vs. Auburn Copeland
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Flash Elorde 130 lbs beat Auburn Copeland 129 lbs by MD in round 15 of 15
- Date: 1962-06-23
- Location: Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Referee: Felipe Hernandez 74-68
- Judge: Alfredo Quiazon 70-69
- Judge: Wenceslao Trinidad 69-69
"Flash Elorde, 130, of the Philippines won a majority decision over Auburn Copeland, 129 1/4, Los Angeles, and retained his world junior lightweight crown Saturday night in a slow fight. The American, effective especially in the close exchanges, put up a strong battle. There was such a small difference between the two fighters that the verdict probably was decided by a quick knockdown in the 9th round. After a flurry of punches, Elorde caught the American on the head with a left hand. Copeland fell against the ropes, then sagged to the canvas but bounced up immediately without a count. Elorde maintained a narrow margin until the end of the 15-round bout." -Associated Press
- Purses: Elorde - $28,000, Copeland - $6,000
- The bout was held in the outdoor Rizal Baseball Stadium. A heavy rain hit the area before the fight and delayed the start of the bout for 43 minutes.
Unofficial scorecards
- AP - 71-71 Draw
- UPI - 69-69 Draw