|
||||
|
|
||||
|
|
||||
|
Philly Boxing History |
||||
|
JANUARY 30, 1979 |
||||
|
|
On this day in 1979 at the 69th Street Forum, Augie Pantellas and Sammy Goss finally fought their rematch, almost nine years after their first meeting. In the late 1960's, this pair had distinguished themselves as two of the best young fighters in the featherweight division. Their anticipated first match (pictured) took place in 1970 at The Spectrum. Goss took a majority decision to claim bragging rights as best feather on the east coast. A rematch was in order, but individual KO losses suffered to Ricardo Arrendondo by both men helped to derail the redo. Finally after much water under the bridge, they were again matched, in the twilight of their careers. This time around Augie won a highly controversial 10-round decision. It was his last fight. Goss fought six more times and retired in 1981. |
|||
| OTHER FIGHT RESULTS ON THIS DATE: | ||||
|
1925 - George Godfrey KO2 Soldier Jones at Pottsville, PA |
||||
| 1940 - Gus Dorazio KO7 Joe Wagner at the Armory in Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||||
| 1947 - Johnny Forte W8 Luis Ramos at Philadelphia | ||||
| 1950 - Sugar Ray Robinson KO4 George LaRover at the New Haven Arena | ||||
| 1951 - Percy Bassett KO8 Harold Dade at the Arena in West Philly | ||||
| 1951 - Gil Turner KO8 Bobby Rosado at the Arena in West Philly | ||||
| 1958 - Slim Jim Robinson KO7 Clint Bacon at the Cambria in Kensington (NE Philly) | ||||
| 1961 - Vic Diamond W8 Bobby McLaurin at the Alhambra in South Philly | ||||
| 1962 - Joey Giardello W10 Henry Hank at Convention Hall in West Philly | ||||
| 1979 - Richie Bennett KO8 Jimmy Anderson at the Forum in Upper Darby, PA | ||||
| 1981 - Nick Ortiz W10 Bennie Briscoe at New York's Felt Forum | ||||
| 1984 - Charlie 'Choo Choo' Brown W15 Melvin Paul at the Sands in Atlantic City (wins title) | ||||
| DEATHS: | ||||
| 2015 - Baby Kid Chocolate (Ronnie Walker) | ||||
|
|
||||
PANTELLAS
WINS GOSS REMATCH