Tommy Bell vs. California Jackie Wilson (1st meeting)
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Tommy Bell 146 lbs beat California Jackie Wilson 148 lbs by TKO at 2:15 in round 4 of 10
- Date: 1947-04-15
- Location: Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Referee: Benny Whitman
Both boxers were knocked down in the 3rd round. Wilson was down again in the 4th round.
Source: Los Angeles Times
"Tommy Bell, high-ranking welterweight from Youngstown, Ohio, saved his rating but only after a terrific match with California Jackie Wilson before 10,000 fans who paid $22,000 to see their scheduled 10 round fight at the Olympic Auditorium last night. Bell won the match via a TKO at 2:15 of the 4th round. The battle saw both fighters on the floor from lethal punches in an uproarious 3rd round that had the fans on their feet." -Associated Press
- Wilson supporters claimed referee Benny Whitman interceded too quickly.