Percy Bassett vs. Teddy Davis (1st meeting)

Percy Bassett 131 lbs beat Teddy Davis 130 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1951-01-04
• Location: Uline Arena, Washington, District of Columbia, USA

"Boxing, long known as the swaggering tough guy of sports, has proved it has a heart. Last night it raised money for the family of Alfred (Sonny Boy) West, the popular little Washington fighter who died two weeks ago after a New York bout. The boy who knocked West out that night, Percy Bassett of Philadelphia, headed the card. He punched out a 10-round victory over Teddy (Red Top) Davis of Hartford, Conn. Bassett weighed 130 1/2 to Davis' 130." -Associated Press

• Gate - $23,274 (gross) and netted $17,880
• The fund for the West family was $13,000 plus another $2,500 from the local Touchdown Club.
• This card tested for the first time all combatants wearing headgear. However, it didn't go over well with the fighters, who complained of them slipping over their eyes and it was discontinued.

Post-fight comment

• "I didn't get a nickel out of this. But I'd do it again tomorrow. I've always said boxing has a heart of gold." -Promoter Goldie Ahearn