WinnerIngemar Johansson vs
WinnerIngemar Johansson
TKO 3Ingemar Johansson won by technical knockout in round 3
Tale of the tape
| Johansson | Patterson | |
|---|---|---|
| 26-2 (17 KOs) | Record | 55-8-1 (40 KOs) |
| 26 | Age | 24 |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
| 6' 0" | Height | 6' 0" |
| 70" | Reach | 71" |
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Fight details
- Date
- Friday 26 June 1959
- Venue
- Yankee Stadium
- Location
- New York City, USA
- Weight class
- Heavyweight
- Scheduled
- 15 rounds
- Result
- Ingemar Johansson won by technical knockout in round 3
- Titles
- World Heavyweight Champion
- Broadcast
Summary
Ingemar Johansson beat Floyd Patterson by technical knockout in round 3 on Friday 26 June 1959 at Yankee Stadium in New York City, USA, with the World Heavyweight Champion title on the line. Score it round by round on Fight Scores to add your card to the fans’ average.