Joe Baksi vs. Tami Mauriello
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Joe Baksi 211 lbs beat Tami Mauriello 196 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1944-02-25
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Billy Cavanaugh 6-3
- Judge: Frank Forbes 6-2
- Judge: Joe Agnello 6-4
"The heavyweight fistic ranks has a new title threat today. The threat is 22 year old Joe Baksi of Kulpmont, Pa., a former coal miner who last night in a rough and rugged scrap in MSG punched out a 10 round decision over Tami Mauriello of the Bronx. Mauriello entered the ring as the No. 2 ranking challenger for Joe Louis' crown, but he left it a badly beaten boy. Baksi, making his first main event start in the Garden, flattened him for a nine-count with a left hook to the jaw in the 1st round, piled up an impressive lead in the early sessions, and then coasted to victory. The decision was unanimous and the fans were satisfied." -Associated Press
- Unofficial UP scorecard (AP not available) - 6-3-1 Baksi
- Attendance - 16,015
- Gate - $50,434
Post fight comment
- "You'll have to ask my manager about that. I'm lucky to be where I am. I feel that Mauriello was a stepping stone, and I'll get in there with Louis anytime my manager says I'm ready." -Joe Baksi, when asked if he would like to meet Joe Louis for the title.