Lionel Rose vs. Alan Rudkin
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Lionel Rose 118 lbs beat Alan Rudkin 118 lbs by SD in round 15 of 15
- Date: 1969-03-08
- Location: Kooyong Tennis Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Referee: Vic Patrick 70-63
- Judge: Ray Mitchell 75-60
- Judge: Ron Walden 69-70
"World bantamweight champion Lionel Rose of Australia retained his title today, hammering out a 15 round split decision over challenger Alan Rudkin of Great Britain. Rose peppered Rudkin with punches in the early rounds, scoring heavily in the 6th, but as the fight continued Rudkin picked up strength and made his best showing in the last round. The champion dominated the first seven rounds of the bout, and then tailed off badly. Rudkin improved as the bout progressed and dominated the last four rounds." -Associated Press
- After the bout it was disclosed that Rose hurt his right hand midway into the fight. Dr. J.S. Whitehead stated that the small bone over the thumb appeared broken, but X-Rays showed there was no fracture.
Post fight comment
- "I've had a hell of a lot of trouble with my right. I let go with a right to the head in the 8th. I heard the snap. I stepped back and the hand started to go numb." -Lionel Rose, explaining his injured right hand