Harold Johnson vs. Jimmy Slade (2nd meeting)
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Jimmy Slade 182 lbs lost to Harold Johnson 179 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1954-01-29
- Location: St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Al Berl 4-5
- Judge: Joe Eppy 3-7
- Judge: Harold Barnes 5-4
- Unofficial AP scorecard: 6-4 Johnson
"Jimmy Slade and 1,464 fans at St. Nicholas Arena don't think Harold Johnson is quite ready for Archie Moore. 'He fought like he was scared,' said Slade last night, after losing a split decision to the No. 1 light heavyweight contender in 10 rounds. Johnson beat Slade easily in the same arena Jan. 16, 1953. He barely squeaked home this time on the official card. Slade was outspoken in his views because he thought he deserved the decision. But he fought only in spurts until the final rounds." - Associated Press
Post Fight Comments:
- "I was slow. Maybe it was the extra weight. I fight best at 175 pounds. He's a hard fellow to look good against. But I figure I won." - Harold Johnson
- "He gave Slade a boxing exhibition. They (the fans) want him to step in there and get hit." - Tommy Loughrey, Johnson's manager, explaining the booing from the crowd.