Slugger White vs. John Thomas

Slugger White 134 lbs beat John Thomas 135 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1943-04-20
• Location: Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, USA
• Referee: Charley Randolph 59-51
• Judge: Mushy Callahan 63-47
• Judge: Benny Whitman 58.5-51.5

Thomas down and saved by bell in the first from a short right hook. Thomas fought gamely thereafter, but lost decisively. The referee gave White seven rounds, while the Los Angeles Times unofficial card gave White nine rounds. White effectively crowded Thomas, in the manner of Henry Armstrong, not allowing Thomas space to box from the outside.