Joey Giardello vs. Johnny Saxton

Joey Giardello 155 lbs lost to Johnny Saxton 151 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1953-09-29
• Location: Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Referee: Joe Sweeney 4-5
• Judge: Herb Goldman 1-3
• Judge: Billy Yancey 3-5

"The latest in this series of 'payday' fights was presented last night in the hot stuffy Arena to see smallish Johnny Saxton of New York, push around husky Joey Giardello in 10 rounds. Joey looked out of condition against Saxton. He won the first three rounds and then retired into a shell. From the 3rd round to the 8th, Giardello didn't land a solid punch." -Associated Press

• Unofficial AP scorecard - 5-3-2 Saxton
• Attendance - 4,995
• Gate - $23,810.25