Jimmy Robertson vs. Masataka Takayama
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Jimmy Robertson 136 lbs beat Masataka Takayama 136 lbs by MD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1972-02-24
- Location: Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Referee: Larry Rozadilla 6-5
- Judge: George Latka 6-6
- Judge: Chuck Hassett 6-4
"Jimmy Robertson was on his way to a lopsided decision after five rounds but Japan's Masataka Takayama started the 6th with a solid right cross that staggered the 5th ranked lightweight contender, who held on and fought in spurts to gain a controversial majority decision victory Thursday night at the Olympic Auditorium." -Pasadena Star-News
- Takayama dropped Robertson in the 10th round for the only knockdown of the fight.