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On March 14, 1956, reigning world welterweight champion Carmen Basilio defended his title against Johnny Saxton at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Saxton won a controversial unanimous decision over 15 rounds to become the new champion.
Saxton won the fight via unanimous decision over 15 rounds, using movement, jabs, and combination punching to outscore the aggressive Basilio. Despite Basilio pressing the action throughout the bout, Saxton’s hit-and-run tactics proved effective in the eyes of the judges.
The decision was highly controversial, with many ringside observers and fans believing Basilio had done enough to win. The crowd reacted strongly, voicing their disagreement with the verdict after the final bell.
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On March 14, 1956, reigning world welterweight champion Carmen Basilio defended his title against Johnny Saxton at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Saxton won a controversial unanimous decision over 15 rounds to become the new champion.
Saxton won the fight via unanimous decision over 15 rounds, using movement, jabs, and combination punching to outscore the aggressive Basilio. Despite Basilio pressing the action throughout the bout, Saxton’s hit-and-run tactics proved effective in the eyes of the judges.
The decision was highly controversial, with many ringside observers and fans believing Basilio had done enough to win. The crowd reacted strongly, voicing their disagreement with the verdict after the final bell.
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