Lou Nova vs. Paul Hartnek (1st meeting)

Lou Nova 204 lbs beat Paul Hartnek 190 lbs by KO at 1:33 in round 3 of 10

• Date: 1943-06-11
• Location: Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, USA

Hartnek was knocked down twice in the 3rd from body shots.

Source: Portland Oregonian

"Lou Nova is officially launched on hi latest attempt to hit the heavyweight jackpot. The Californian had an easy time with Paul Hartnek last night. He put the Omaha boy down for a nine-count in the 3rd round and then knocked him out cold when Hartnek got up. They couldn't rouse Hartnek for several minutes." -Associated Press

• Nova had a number of fights lined up after this bout. He was due to face Lee Savold in Chicago on June 28th (it eventually took place on August 9th) but his scheduled bouts with Jimmy Bivins and Tami Mauriello, in succession, failed to materialize on the proposed dates.