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Philly Boxing History |
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FEBRUARY 02, 1950 |
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George Benton won his 6th straight professional bout on this day in 1950. His opponent was Bucky Slocum, who he out boxed over six rounds. In his long and impressive ring career Benton compiled a record of 61-13-1 with 36 KOs against many top opponents including Holly Mims, Henry Hank, Hurricane Carter, Jimmy Ellis, Luis Rodriguez & Bennie Briscoe. Without question, Benton's finest victory came against Joey Giardello in 1962. The fight pitted two of the best-schooled, most experienced and toughest ring thinkers in the game. The bout was close and hard-fought, but Benton left with the unanimous decision. Never a champion himself, Benton went on to a Hall of Fame career as a boxing trainer after his fighting days were over. He guided numerous world champions including Pernell Whitaker, Meldrick Taylor, Evander Holyfield, Johnny Bumphus, and Rocky Lockridge. |
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| OTHER FIGHT RESULTS ON THIS DATE: | ||||
| 1931 - Harry Blitman W10 Pete Nebo at Philadelphia | ||||
| 1948 - Sonny Boy West W10 Johnny Forte at Baltimore | ||||
| 1953 - Joey Giardello W10 Harold Green at the Eastern Parkway Arena in Brooklyn | ||||
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1959 - John Patrick Britt W6 Art Mullen at the Cambria in Northeast Philly (Kensington) |
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| 1959 - Sidney 'Sweet pea' Adams W4 Jerry Robinson at the Cambria in NE Philly (Kensington) | ||||
| 2002 - Bernard Hopkins TKO10 Carl Daniels at the Sovereign Center in Reading (defense #15) | ||||
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| 1985 - Tony Morgano | ||||
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BENTON
GOES TO 6-0