Johnny Saxton vs. Wallace (Bud) Smith
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Johnny Saxton 147 lbs drew with Wallace Bud Smith 144 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1953-03-10
- Location: Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
- Referee: Jimmy Peerless 4-3
- Judge: Gus Jacobson 3-5
- Judge: Morris Feingold 4-4
"Wallace (Bud) Smith, 144 1/2, Cincinnati, earned a draw with Johnny Saxton, 147 1/2, Brooklyn, last night in a stunning 10 round upset before 2,601 fight fans at the Auditorium. Smith dropped Saxton in the 2nd and 6th rounds and judge Gus Jacobson's vote favouring Smith brought wild cheers from the crowd." -Associated Press
- Fans disapproval of the verdict delayed the final 8-round bout for almost 10 minutes.