Percy Hayles vs. Love Allotey
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Percy Hayles beat Love Allotey by SD in round 15 of 15
- Date: 1968-07-27
- Location: National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
- Referee: Harry Gibbs 146-144
- Judge: Vivian Blake 147-143
- Judge: Lawrence Mensah 143-148
"Jamaica's lightweight Percy Hayles wrested the Commonwealth title from Ghana's Love Allotey before thousands of wildly cheering spectators at the National Stadium last night winning a split decision in their 15-rounder. Hayles made no mistake as he fought a surprisingly controlled and intelligent fight to gain the decision. For the most part, Allotey and Hayles boxed at long range in the center of the ring. But there was never any doubt that Hayles was on top, except in the 14th round when Allotey came back strongly. It was all Allotey that round as Hayles tried to slug with him. After that Hayles took no undue risk in a glorious victory for Jamaica." -The Kingston Gleaner
- Unofficial Gleaner scorecard - 147-145 Hayles