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March 11, 1953
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Harold Johnson, Philadelphia light heavyweight contender for Archie Moore's title, will fight Billy Gilliam of Orange, N.J., in a 10-round bout in Toledo, Ohio, on March 21, after postponing their February 28 match due to Johnson's rib injury, leading to a suspension by the National Boxing Association.
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Harold Johnson To Face Billy Graham, March 21
TOLEDO, Ohio-(ANP)- Harold Johnson, the Philadelphia light heavyweight and ranking contender for Archie Moore's crown, will face Billy Gilliam, Orange, N. J., in a 10-round bout here March 21.
Johnson and the New Jersey heavyweight were originally carded for a nationally-televised fight in Toledo, February 28, but the encounter was postponed after the former complained that he had a rib injury. He received an automatic suspension from the National Boxing Association until he fulfilled his contract.
TOLEDO, Ohio-(ANP)- Harold Johnson, the Philadelphia light heavyweight and ranking contender for Archie Moore's crown, will face Billy Gilliam, Orange, N. J., in a 10-round bout here March 21.
Johnson and the New Jersey heavyweight were originally carded for a nationally-televised fight in Toledo, February 28, but the encounter was postponed after the former complained that he had a rib injury. He received an automatic suspension from the National Boxing Association until he fulfilled his contract.
What sub-type of article is it?
Boxing Announcement
Sports News
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Match
Harold Johnson
Billy Gilliam
Toledo Fight
Rib Injury
Nba Suspension
What entities or persons were involved?
Harold Johnson
Billy Gilliam
Archie Moore
Where did it happen?
Toledo, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Harold Johnson
Billy Gilliam
Archie Moore
Location
Toledo, Ohio
Event Date
March 21
Story Details
Harold Johnson, injured light heavyweight contender, reschedules 10-round fight against Billy Gilliam in Toledo after February 28 postponement and NBA suspension.