Orlando Zulueta vs. Johnny Gonzalves (1st meeting)
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Orlando Zulueta 133 lbs lost to Johnny Gonsalves 135 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1952-11-28
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Al Berl 3-6
- Judge: Artie Aidala 3-6
- Judge: Jack Gordon 5-4
"Lightweight contender Johnny Gonzalves of Oakland, Calif., staged one of his typical late finishes tonight to squeeze out a split decision victory over Orlando Zulueta of Cuba in the main 10 rounder at MSG. The slender Californian dropped the first few rounds and then came on strong with sizzling counter-punches to grab the decision and snap the Cuban's six fight winning streak. The blood trickling down his face seemed to spur Johnny on and he started tagging the Cuban with stinging combinations in the 4th round. From then on, except for one lapse in the 7th round, Gonzalves beat his aggressive, ever-trying foe to the punch." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 5-4-1 Gonzalves