Spider Webb vs. Rory Calhoun (2nd meeting)
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Spider Webb 159 lbs beat Rory Calhoun 160 lbs by KO at 2:21 in round 4 of 10
- Date: 1958-01-20
- Location: Cow Palace, Daly City, California, USA
- Referee: Jack Downey
- Judge: Vern Bybee
- Judge: Frankie Carter
Webb was down in rounds one and two for nine-counts. Webb exploded a right to Calhoun's chin in round four. After taking a nine-count Calhoun arose but was soon knocked down again with such finality that the referee did not count. This was a non-televised fight that drew 9,332 fans and a gate of $45,385.97.
Post fight comment:
- "I thought I hurt him and I walked into a punch. I knew he was waiting for a mistake, and I made it." Rory Calhoun