On this day: Carmen Basilio conquered welterweight championship
Carmen Basilio vs. Tony DeMarco
June 10th, 1955
The great fighter from Canastota, New York, Carmen Basilio, conquered the welterweight championship, defeating Tony DeMarco in the twelfth round. The fight was in a ring installed at the War Memorial Auditorium of Syracusa. The Referee was Harry Kessler. The Judges were Frank Forbes and Bert Grant.
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