Referee: Tony Phillips Mamby, Saoul vs. Harp, Johnny Caban, Freytes vs. Eastman, Ivelaw Matisko, George vs. Moore, Billy Wilson, Willie vs. Nesby, Ron (final) Golden Circle Ticket
Billy Backus had just won the title in a contest against Jose Napoles in December, 1970. This contest with Bobby Williams was one of two non-title fights Backus would win before a rematch with Napoles. Backus won by unanimous decision after 12 scheduled rounds.
Also on the card that night: - Saoul Mamby vs. Johnny Harp. Mamby and Harp fought to a draw in eight scheduled rounds.
- Freytes Caban (Puerto Rico) vs. Ivelaw Eastman (Guyana). Caban beat Eastman on points in six scheduled rounds.
- George Matisko vs. Billy Moore. Matisko beat Moore on points in four scheduled rounds.
- Willie Wilson vs. Ron Nesby. In Wilson's second and Nesby's last professional bout, Wilson won on points after four scheduled rounds.
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