Paul Pender vs Sugar Ray Robinson II

---

Pender was recognized as world champion by Massachusetts, New York, Europe and The Ring. Gene Fullmer was recognized as champion by the National Boxing Association. A crowd of 8,422 paid a gross gate of $67,656. Pender got about $45,000, including $26,250 from the $150,000 paid for television rights. Robinson got $105,000 from TV and $18,000 from the gate for a total of $123,000. The Associated Press scored the fight 144-141 for Pender.