Scott LeDoux vs. Pedro Soto ~ 'Main Event at Madison Square Garden'

[Bill Paxtom]

'Round 10'

Scott came out with the intent of putting Pedro Soto down.

But Pedro used his legs, and despite being tired, he was able to 'stab-and-jab'
Scott as he plodded forward looking to drop in a big punch.

Scott did wing, but his wide hooks either missed Pedro, or glanced off his
shoulders.

Scott did manage to get though with a few solid punches, but Pedro took
them and held on.

The Scoring was announced as a 'Split-Decision'.

Referee - Johnny LoBianco ...... 6-4-0 {Scott LeDoux}
Judge - Artie Aidala ................. 7-3-0 {Pedro Soto}
Judge - Sam Iram ................... 5-4-1 {Scott LeDoux}

Madison Square Garden 'erupted' with boo's protesting the Decision.

The Associated Press scored it {6-4-0} for Pedro Soto, stating that Pedro
did all the scoring thru the first 6-Rounds, and Scott did little except
walk forward and catch punches in the face.

The smaller man tired at the end of Round 7, and Scott came on with
his usual late mauling-and-brawling rally, and swept the last 4-Rounds.