Fuentes, Wilson Trade Blows In Television Bout Tonight, Daily Racing Form, 1953-05-08

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Fuentes, Wilson Trade Blows In Television Bout Tonight NEW YORK, N. Y., May 7 UP.— Ramon Fuentes, Californias outstanding contender for the- welterweight crown, makes his Eastern debut against Al "Sugar" Wilson of Englewood, N. J., tomorrow night in a 10-round bout at St. Nicholas Arena. Fuentes, winner in 20 out of 21 professional fights on the West Coast, was favored to extend his string in the nationally televised and broadcast match. He has eight knockouts. Wilson, 26, has campaigned longer than Fuenteg, but with less success. In 35 fights, he has won 23, lost 10 and fought two draws.


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