Ralph Dupas vs. Rudell Stitch (1st meeting)

Ralph Dupas 145 lbs lost to Rudell Stitch 144 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1959-10-07
• Location: Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
• Referee: Don Asbury 43-50
• Judge: Tom Nuckles 46-47
• Judge: Sidney Baer 47-49

• See also: Ralph Dupas vs. Rudell Stitch (2nd meeting)

Notes

• Dupas was ranked third at welterweight, and Stitch was ranked eighth.
• The bout was televised nationally by ABC.
• The AP reported: "Stitch took advantage of a long reach to catch Dupas with sharp head and body blows."
• Attendance was 2,500.

Newspaper Article

• "Rudell Stitch Scores Decision Over Dupas" - Lawrence Journal-World - October 8, 1959