Johnny Busso vs. Lahouari Godih

Lahouari Godih 140 lbs lost to Johnny Busso 140 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1958-05-23
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
• Referee: Mark Conn 2-7
• Judge: Harold Barnes 2-8
• Judge: Bill Recht 3-7

"Johnny Busso, a free-swinging New York lightweight, won a unanimous decision over Lahouari Godih in 10 rounds at MSG. There were no knockdowns but Busso landed the heavier punches and pressed the action most of the time. Godih was reluctant to mix freely, especially in the early rounds when his flicking jab often fell short." -Associated Press

• Unofficial AP scorecard - 7-3 Busso

Post fight comment

• "They all tighten up the first time in the Garden. In Washington (where he had beaten Larry Baker) he felt at home. Small club and everything. In the Garden he was trying too hard." -Jersey Jones, Godih's American handler, explaining Godih's performance.