Rocky Castellani vs. Charley Fusari
Rocky Castellani 151 lbs lost to Charley Fusari 147 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1949-02-18
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Ruby Goldstein 3-5
- Judge: Harold Barnes 4-5
- Judge: Jack Gordon 3-6
"Rocky Castellani, the pride of the Pennsylvania coal towns, is the latest victim of the rookie-of-the-year jinx. Recently feted as the outstanding boxing newcomer of 1948, Castellani was beaten by Charley Fusari last night in a close 10 rounder at MSG. Castellani blew his big chance when he failed to flatten Fusari in the 1st round. Bouncing to the attack, he caught Charley cold and dropped him for a three count with a terrific right to the head. Over-anxious and inexperienced, he let him get away. Usually a stand-up boxer, Castellani abandoned his accustomed style to try a lunging attack. Bouncing and bobbing at long range, often with both hands dangling at his side, Rocky too often rushed smack into a sharp right counter from Fusari. Although outpointed by Fusari, Castellani was not disgraced. The verdict was unanimous but close." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 5-5 with Fusari the winner on supplemental points.
- The contracted weight for this fight was 152 lbs. or a $1500.00 forfeit for anyone over.
- Fusari's original opponent was Vince Foster, who could not fight on the date due to legal problems.
- Castellani had to postpone a bout with Red Priest in Scranton scheduled for the following Thursday due to an eye injury sustained in this bout.
- Attendance - 10,194
- Gate - $36,159