Rocky Castellani vs. Chico Varona
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Rocky Castellani 159 lbs beat Chico Varona 157 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1955-04-25
- Location: St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Al Berl 8-2
- Judge: Harold Barnes 8-2
- Judge: Charley Shortell 8-2
"Rocky Castellani staggered Cuban Chico Varona with a solid left hook in the last three rounds last night on the way to a unanimous decision in a 10-round bout at St. Nicholas Arena. Although the Cuban was cut over the left eye and on the left side of the nose, he refused to go down under Rocky's closing barrage. Castellani fought his usual battle in the early stages, jabbing and hooking with his left as he moved backward. After two dull rounds Varona opened up in the 3rd for a clean edge, scoring with his right to the head. After the 3rd, Castellani took charge as a 5-1 favorite should. Varona's best punches were blocked or sidestepped by the agile Cleveland fighter as he countered with left hooks to the body." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 9-1 Castellani