Terry Norris vs. Derrick Kelly
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Terry Norris 146 lbs lost to Derrick Kelly 147 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1987-08-13
- Location: Forum, Inglewood, California, USA
- Referee: Vince Delgado
- Judge: Larry Rozadilla 94-97
- Judge: James Jen Kin 95-96
- Judge: Raul Caiz Sr 94-96
- Referee: Vince Delgado
Notes
- This bout was part of a $225,000 welterweight tournament at the Forum.
- Kelly was ranked #14 as a welterweight by the NABF and held the California super welterweight title.
- Norris was ranked #30 as a welterweight by the WBC.
- Norris' older brother, heavyweight Orlin Norris, fought on this card and won by a first-round knockout.
- After losing to Kelly, Norris told his brother: "Things are going to change for me. I will never look bad like that again. I will never go in the ring again without being mentally and physically prepared."
- Norris has stated that Kelly was one of the toughest foes he faced during his career.