Marlon Starling vs. Floyd Mayweather (2nd meeting)
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Marlon Starling 146 lbs beat Floyd Mayweather 147 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12
- Date: 1985-04-26
- Location: Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
- Referee: Larry Hazzard
- Judge: Harold Lederman 115-112
- Judge: Bob Watson 117-111
- Judge: Steve Harmon 119-108
- United States Boxing Association Welterweight Title (3rd defense by Starling)
- See Also: Marlon Starling vs. Floyd Mayweather (1st meeting)
Notes
- The Associated Press reported: "Starling scored the only knockdown of the fight in the seventh round, sending Mayweather to the canvas with a right hand. The champion also displayed an excellent defense, never letting Mayweather hurt him."
- "I hurt my shoulder throwing a hook in the second round, but it wasn't bad enough to keep me from fighting," Starling said after the fight.