Willie Pastrano vs. Al Andrews

Willie Pastrano 164 lbs beat Al Andrews 160 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1955-03-23
• Location: Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Referee: Frank Sikora 100-90
• Judge: Ed Hintz 96-93
• Judge: Jim McManus 100-89

Notes

• Andrews was originally scheduled to face Joey Giardello, the No. 1-ranked middleweight contender, but Pastrano was substituted when Giardello was convicted of an assault charge in Philadelphia.
• Andrews was an 8 to 5 betting favorite.
• This was Pastrano's first fight before a national television audience.
• The Associated Press, which scored the fight 100-90, said Pastrano "had too much sheer boxing ability for the willing but befuddled Andrews."

Newspaper Article

• "Pastrano Wins Over Andrews" Associated Press, March 24, 1955