Paez vs Spann- Proof That I've Gone Senile

[Bill Paxtom]

June 14, 1991

Arco Arena ~ Sacramento, California

Not sure how Tracey Spann lost this bout at Lightweight.

The 28 year-old southpaw, with a record of 26-0-0 {20 KO's} had
the youth, power and speed on his side.

And, Tracy had been boxing as a Professional since October 1983 {8-Years}

[Master]

June 14, 1991

Arco Arena ~ Sacramento, California

Not sure how Tracey Spann lost this bout at Lightweight.

The 28 year-old southpaw, with a record of 26-0-0 {20 KO's} had
the youth, power and speed on his side.

And, Tracy had been boxing as a Professional since October 1983 {8-Years}

It was a close decision but Paez pulled it off,

[Bill Paxtom]

Jorge Paez

Floored in the 3rd Round, and 'penalized' 1-Point in Round 6 for 'holding' and
shoving his right-glove into Tracy's face.

Scorecards
* 96-93 > {Jorge Paez}
* 95-93 > {Jorge Paez}
* 94-94 > {'Even'}

[Master]

Jorge Paez

Floored in the 3rd Round, and 'penalized' 1-Point in Round 6 for 'holding' and
shoving his right-glove into Tracey's face.

Scorecards
* 96-93 > {Jorge Paez}
* 95-93 > {Jorge Paez}
* 94-94 > {'Even'}

Saying it like that Spann may have been robbed as Paez was the money fight for Pernell.

[Spicoli]

Jorge Paez

Floored in the 3rd Round, and 'penalized' 1-Point in Round 6 for 'holding' and
shoving his right-glove into Tracey's face.

Scorecards
* 96-93 > {Jorge Paez}
* 95-93 > {Jorge Paez}
* 94-94 > {'Even'}

Saying it like that Spann may have been robbed as Paez was the money fight for Pernell.

Spann was not robbed. His head was on a visible swivel when caught and he was stiffened more than once. Close gritty scrap.

[Bill Paxtom]

Tracy Spann

At the time, was ranked as the #1 IBF Lightweight.

But, Tracy had not fought since August 24, 1990 {9 1/2 Months}.

Still, he had the 'size, speed and power' over Jorge Paez.

Managers - Brian Raditz and Ben Cognetta took the nice fight purse,
and expected Tracy to blow out Jorge early.

It almost happened in Round 3, when Tracy floored Jorge with a sharp
left-hand to the head. Then Tracy cut Jorge near his right-eye with a
good left-hook.

But Tracy kind of gassed in Round 4, and Jorge came on like a
a 4-Wheel Drive Ford Pick-Up Truck over the last 3-Rounds to take
the Majority 10-Round Decision.

[Spicoli]

June 14, 1991

Arco Arena ~ Sacramento, California

Not sure how Tracey Spann lost this bout at Lightweight.

The 28 year-old southpaw, with a record of 26-0-0 {20 KO's} had
the youth, power and speed on his side.

And, Tracy had been boxing as a Professional since October 1983 {8-Years}

Defense