Melio Bettina vs. Billy Conn (1st meeting)

Billy Conn 170 lbs beat Melio Bettina 173 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15

• Date: 1939-07-13
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
• Referee: Frank Fullam
• Judge: Marty Monroe
• Judge: George LeCron

• Vacant National Boxing Association World Light Heavyweight Title
• NYSAC World Light Heavyweight Title

The official scorecards were 10-5, 8-7, and 9-6, all in favor of Conn.