"HURRICANE" Carter vs. Florentino Fernandez(Oct.10th1962)N.Y. TV Debut K.O. [STR8Fightah Commentary]
"Fernandez got up at the count of two and took the mandatory eight-count from referee Johnny LoBianco. Seconds later, Carter connected with a right-left-right that sent Fernandez through the ropes and onto the ring apron. He was counted out at 1:09 of the first round."
1962-10-27
The fight aired live on ABC. It was Carter's television debut.
Fernandez was ranked fifth at middleweight by the WBA.
Fernandez was a 6-5 favorite.
Carter scored two knockdowns. Carter floored Fernandez for the first time with a short right.
Florentino Fernandez 160 lbs lost to Rubin Carter 157 lbs by KO at 1:09 in round 1 of 10
THE MOST HANDSOME HURRICANE CARTER HAUNTED AND STALKED YOUR TV SCREENS IN THE '60's, THE MOST INFAMOUS NOTORIOUS MIDDLEWEIGHT VILLAIN EVER. THE BLACK ANGEL.
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