Wallace Bud Smith vs Joe Brown II

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"The 30 year old Joe Brown from New Orleans, finished with a whirlwind rally in the late rounds to gain a split decision and lift Wallace (Bud) Smith's lightweight title last night. Brown, the target for Smith's pursuit during most of the nationally televised 15 rounder, smashed the 27 year old Cincinnati titleholder to the floor twice in the 14th round. Smith rose from the canvas weary and dazed and a target for Brown's right in the final round. But the finishing right never came. Smith, who initiated most of the aggression before the big crowd, had no argument with the decision. However, it was labeled "hometown" by Smith's trainer, Adolph Ritacco." -Associated Press