Holly Mims vs. Henry Hank (1st meeting)

Henry Hank 159 lbs lost to Holly Mims 155 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1959-08-10
• Location: Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
• Referee: Freddie Adams 3-6
• Judge: Panther Red 6-4
• Judge: Battling Ferdie 4-6

"Holly Mims, Washington, D.C., won a popular split decision over Henry Hank, Detroit, in a 10 round middleweight bout here Monday night. Mims, the 8-5 favorite and ranked No. 7 by Ring Magazine, weighed 154 1/2. Hank, 159, had won his last three fights and was seeking a national middleweight ranking." -Associated Press

• Attendance - 6,266
• Gate - $20,628 (gross)