Boxing Oddity ~ California State Heavyweight Championship ~ Tokyo, Japan

Tuesday ~ March 12, 1974

Metropolitan Gym ~ Tokyo, Japan

USA California State Heavyweight Championship

* Howard 'Kayo' Smith
vs.
* 'Irish' Tony Doyle

Yes, this did happen.

The California State Athletic Commission approved and sanctioned this bout.

Howard 'Kayo' Smith had won the title back on June 8, 1973 - when he defeated
'Giant' Jack O'Halloran over 12-Rounds in San Diego, California.

Unable to get a decent money bout, Howard Smth accepted a $3000 Fight Purse to
defend his California State Championhip in Tokyo, Japan.

Howard was based out of San Diego, California.

In a more absurd angle, his opponent, the veteran 'Irish' Tony Doyle, was based
out of Salt Lake City, Utah.