Basilio Faces Al Andrews in Tonights Video Bout, Daily Racing Form, 1954-06-26

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Basilio Faces Al Andrews In Tonights Video. Bout SYRACUSE, N. Y., June 25 UP. Carmen Basilio, top welterweight contender, is favored at 3-1 to beat Al Andrews of Superior, Wis., Saturday night in their TV 10-rounder at Memprial Auditorium. Basilio, from nearby Canastota, N. Y., is favored because of his harder punch against the Wisconsin speedster. Basilio has scored 18 knockouts in his 56 fights. He won 38, lost 11, and drew in. seven. Andrews, who recently drew with Joe Micelli, has knocked out but three of his 35 opponets. He lost six and drew in two. Basilio, 27, is campaigning vigorously for a shot at Kid Gavilans crown despite reports that Gavilan is considering a defense against Johnny Saxton of New York, Andrews, 23, hopes to upset Carmen and get into the tunning himself for a title "shot


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