Pete Ludwinski vs. Barry Forbes

Pete Ludwinski 217 lbs beat Barry Forbes 238 lbs by KO at 2:48 in round 2 of 4

• Date: 1987-06-15
• Location: Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
• Referee: Vincent Rainone

Ludwinski was supremely prepared; spiritually,mentally,and physically for this matchup,the highlight of his somewhat abbreviated professional career. Having been current Heavyweight Champion Michael Spinks main sparring prototype for his victorious title-defending KO over Gerry Cooney,the "Pugilistic Preacher" calmly acheived a favorable outcome in the contest. After five minutes of carefully sizing up his competently skilled opponent,Ludwinski's left momentarily blocked Forbes peripheral vision while unloading a punishing overhand right,landing flush on Forbes left temple. As Barry slowly collapsed,Ludwinski added a half punch/half push to help him on his way down. Rising only to his knees at the count of six, Barry attempted to recover for a minute or two after receiving the culminating ten-count.