Holly Mims vs. Jimmy Beecham (2nd meeting)
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Holly Mims 155 lbs lost to Jimmy Beecham 153 lbs by MD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1957-04-19
- Location: Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
- Referee: Bill Regan 95-97
- Judge: Gus Jacobson 95-97
- Judge: Fred Aaronson 96-96
"Young Jimmy Beecham, 153, of Miami moved into line for a shot at the country's leading welterweights after scoring a 10-round upset decision over the veteran Holly Mims, 154 3/4, of Washington, D.C. Victory in last night's nationally televised fight from the Miami Beach Auditorium was especially satisfying to Beecham. First, it avenged a close defeat by Mims in a previous fight. Second, it convinced Beecham that he could campaign successfully among the top welterweights. Mims had a little more power than Beecham but the Miami youth scored beautifully with counter-punches and was the aggressor in most rounds." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 98-97 Beecham
- Attendance - 2,069
- Gate - $4,147
Post-fight comment
- "I was seven pounds lighter than when I fought Mims the last time and I was a lot faster. That extra weight hurts me. I'm a natural welterweight and from now on I'll fight the welters." -Jimmy Beecham