Yama Bahama vs. Victor Zalazar (1st meeting)
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Victor Zalazar 159 lbs beat Yama Bahama 157 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1960-03-04
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Arthur Mercante 4-5
- Judge: Joe Eppy 6-4
- Judge: Tony Rossi 6-5
"It was supposed to be a mere warmup for Yama Bahama of the Bahamas. Instead, Victor Zalazar of Argentina carried on a relentless battle and emerged the winner by a split decision in the feature 10-rounder at MSG Friday night. Zalazar had just 14 bouts before entering the ring, but he backed them up. He took everything Bahama could throw and gave plenty back. Zalazar looked good, but the decision was questionable." -Associated Press
Scorecards
- Judge Joe Eppy - 6-4 Bahama
- Referee Arthur Mercante - 4-4-2 in rounds, but on NY's supplemental system, he had Zalazar ahead 5-4 in points
- Judge Tony Rossi - Even in rounds, but he had Zalazar ahead on supplemental points 6-5
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 6-3-1 Bahama
- An unofficial poll of 12 ringside writers had 9 scoring it for Bahama and 3 for Zalazar
Post-fight comment
- "I thought I had him beat all the way. I felt I was in command throughout and was sure I could upset any offensive Yama started." -Victor Zalazar