Nino Valdes vs. Alonzo Johnson

Nino Valdes 210 lbs lost to Alonzo Johnson 185 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1959-05-29
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
• Referee: Al Berl 3-6
• Judge: Tony Castellano 3-6
• Judge: Nick Gamboli 1-8

"Alonzo Johnson, a newcomer from Braddock, Pa., crashed the big time Friday night by winning an unanimous decision over high-ranked Nino Valdez of Cuba in a 10 rounder at MSG. Johnson, only 24, kept on top of his hulking opponent. Although he absorbed body punishment from the 34 year old Cuban he had piled up points with his quick flurries. There were no knockdowns nor anything close to it." -Associated Press

• Unofficial AP scorecard - 8-1-1 Johnson
• Going into this fight Valdes was ranked #6 by Ring Magazine and #8 by the NBA.