Len Matthews vs. Chico Morales
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Len Matthews 135 lbs beat Rolando Chico Morales 136 lbs by PTS in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1959-09-04
- Location: Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
- Referee: Paul Cavalier
"Lightweight contender Len Matthews, inspired by his lopsided TV victory over Cuba's Rolando (Chico) Morales, will begin campaigning seriously on Sept. 28 for a shot at the 135 pound crown. Despite a great start in the 1st round by Morales, Matthews gave him a terrific battering thereafter and staggered him at least once in every round but the 6th." -United Press International
- Referee Paul Cavalier was the sole arbiter under N.J. rules and scored the bout 7-2-1 in Matthews favor.
- Unofficial UPI scorecard - 8-2 Matthews
- Going into this bout Matthews was already signed to fight the #8 ranked lightweight in the world, Paul Armstead, on September 28th in Philadelphia.