Howard 'Kayo' Smith ~ "Good Fighter - Bad Breaks"

[Bill Paxtom]

Rematch

{7-Weeks later}

Tuesday ~ October 31, 1972

Civic Auditorium ~ Bakersfield, California

Howard Smith ~ 5-1-0 {4 KO's} ~ 203 lbs.
vs.
Mike Weaver ~ 0-1-0 {0 KO's} ~ 195 lbs.

This bout was scheduled for 5-Rounds.

Howard Smith was supposed to face another Heavyweight, but he pulled out.

Mike Weaver was willing to jump back in the Ring with Howard, and filled-in
on 4-Days notice.
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"The Bout"

This time, the fighters fought at a slower-pace, and opened up by mixing in
left-jabs and pawing counters.

Thru 3-Rounds, the bout was 'all square', as neither fighter was able to take
advantage.

In Round 4, the best action occurred, as Howard was able to 'shake' Mike with
several accurate right-hand leads to the chin over the first-half of the session.

But Mike did put up a fight, and rallied later in the Round when he landed his own
solid left-hooks to rattle Howard.

In Round 5, Howard was a little busier over Mike who started to tire. Over the
last minute, it was Howard who was the effective puncher, as Mike did little
while leaning on the Ropes.

Scorecards
* Referee - Eddie Fierro ....... 3-1 {Howard Smith}
* Judge .............................. 3-2 {Howard Smith}
* Judge .............................. 2-1 {Howard Smith}