Zora Folley vs. Wayne Bethea (2nd meeting)
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Zora Folley 192 lbs beat Wayne Bethea 201 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1957-01-09
- Location: War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, USA
- Referee: Lou Scozza 5-4
- Judge: Dick Albino 5-4
- Judge: Richie Fazio 4-5
"Zora Folley, although floored in the 7th round, scored his 28th victory in 31 starts last night at the War Memorial Auditorium with a split decision over slugger Wayne Bethea in their 10 round, nationally televised bout. Bethea outweighed his opponent 204 1/2 to 192, but Folley overcame the margin with his counter-punching and body attack. Folley stunned his mauling opponent in the 4th round with a vicious attack to the head. But Bethea weathered the best Folley could throw and as late as the 7th round sent Folley to the floor for a nine count." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 5-3-2 Folley