Virgil Akins vs. Charley Scott
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Virgil Akins 147 lbs beat Charley Scott 147 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1960-05-20
- Location: Chase Hotel, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
- Referee: Harry Kessler 47-44
- Judge: Fred Connell 48-43
- Judge: Howard Hess 47-44
"Ex-champion Virgil Akins, St. Louis, came up with his first impressive fight since he won the title two years ago with a surprise victory over 5th ranked Charley Scott. Akins scored heavily with a sharp left. He was in front all the way for a unanimous 10 round decision. There were no knockdowns and no clinches in a hard fight. Scott, a 23 year old Philadelphian seemed headed for a shot at Don Jordan's crown until he met Akins. Scott suffered a slight cut over his right eye." -Associated Press
- Ten charities sponsored by Teamsters Council 13 split $80,000 received from this charity show, which the crowd paid $100 a ticket for attending.
- Scott received $2,500 plus expenses, whereas Akins received $2,250.
Post fight comment
- "This puts me right back into contention for that welterweight title." -Virgil Akins