Freddie Dawson vs. Virgil Akins
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Freddie Dawson 138 lbs lost to Virgil Akins 136 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1951-09-26
- Location: Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
- Referee: Bob Ingham 48-52
- Judge: Fred Connell 48-52
- Judge: Albert Graff 52-48
"Virgil (Honeybear) Akins, 136 1/4, of St. Louis, jumped into the fistic spotlight last night with a split decision over the No. 1 lightweight contender, Freddie Dawson of Chicago. Dawson, 137 1/2, threw more leather but Akins, ranked No. 5, seemed to do more damage. Akins scored a knockdown in the 6th round, catching the Chicagoan off balance. Dawson waited for the eight-count on one knee." -Associated Press
- This bout was nationally televised but was blacked out locally.
- Attendance - 1,693
- Gate - $3,114.25