Tommy Jackson vs. Jimmy Slade (1st meeting)
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Jimmy Slade 181 lbs beat Tommy Jackson 194 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1954-04-26
- Location: Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Referee: Barney Felix 5-4
- Judge: Bert Grant 7-3
- Judge: Americo Schiavone 6-4
"Tommy (Hurricane) Jackson, who climbed from prelim boy to No. 3 contender on three sensational fights, is back in the pack, deflated at the hands of clever Jimmy Slade. Spoiler Slade exposed Jackson's weakness for a well-planned retreat with flashing counter-fire while winning an unanimous 10 round decision last night at Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway Arena." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 7-3 Slade
- This bout was for the newly created New York State heavyweight title, which was created by the Brooklyn promoter for this fight.
- Slade received 6 stitches in a cut over his right eyebrow
Post fight comment
- "I'm glad I lost. I told my mother I was going to lose and I feel good about it. My mother treats me like a baby, she won't even let me have a girlfriend. And I have other troubles." -Hurricane Jackson