Jesse Burnett vs. Lonnie Bennett
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Lonnie Bennett 177 lbs lost to Jesse Burnett 174 lbs by TKO at 1:04 in round 6 of 10
- Date: 1977-11-18
- Location: Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Referee: Carlos Padilla
"Light heavyweight contender Jesse Burnett knocked down Lonnie Bennett three times and stopped him in the 6th round of their scheduled 10 round fight Friday night. Burnett put Bennett on the canvas with a right uppercut in the 3rd round and with overhand rights in the 5th and 6th. The latter slashing a gash over the loser's right eye." -Associated Press
- This bout preceded the nationally televised 10 rounder between Leon Spinks and Alfio Righetti.