Joe Dundee vs. Billy Drako (2nd meeting)
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Joe Dundee 147 lbs beat Billy Drako 147 lbs by NWS in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1927-07-13
- Location: Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Referee: Pop O'Brien
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, this fight was advertised as being for the welterweight title (held by Dundee) and both men were inside 147 lbs. Refer to page 215 of THE BRITISH BOXING BOARD OF CONTROL YEARBOOK, 1996, the section on "World Title Bouts (L. Welterweight to Heavyweight) Since Gloves."
Dundee had no trouble with Drako, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer, as he dished out considerable punishment. Drako's left eye was nearly closed early in the bout.
- Dundee's purse: $4,000 guarantee
- Drako's purse: $1,500 guarantee