108 years ago
Kid Williams vs Pete Herman
Date: 7th February 1916
Venue: Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, USATitle: World Bantamweight Title
Kid Williams
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77
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9
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5
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Weight: 118 lbs
Pete Herman
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36
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10
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6
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Weight: 118 lbs
Kid Williams was defending his World Bantamweight Title against New Orleans born and bred Pete Herman in the challenger's hometown. The fight was declared a draw by referee William H Rocap who regularly officiated William's bouts.
In their fourth meeting, Herman finally won the title on January 9, 1917.