Jimmy Heair vs. Jose Peterson
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Jimmy Heair 140 lbs lost to Jose Peterson 139 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1975-05-02
- Location: Coliseum, San Diego, California, USA
- Referee: Frank Rustich
"Jose Peterson, San Diego, formerly of San Juan, Puerto Rico, survived a 4th round knockdown Friday night and scored an upset unanimous decision over one-time high-ranking lightweight contender Jimmy Heair, El Paso, in a 10 rounder. Peterson dominated the bout from the 5th round on with hooks and uppercuts and had Heair on the verge of a knockout in the 8th and 10th rounds. Heair had Peterson down for a mandatory eight-count from a left-right combination but Peterson came back strong." -United Press International
- Scorecards (officials unnamed) - 7-4, 6-5 and 6-5 all for Peterson.