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Photograph article dated October 28, 1960 partially reads, "World lightweight boxing champion Joe Brown of Houston, Tex., a reputed one-punch hitter, puts his title on the line for a $40,000 purse tonight when he fights Roberto (Cisco) Andrade of Los Angeles in a 15-rounder at the Olympic Auditorium. A crowd of 8,000 and a gate of $70,000 is anticipated." Pictured are boxer Joe Brown and trainer Bill Gore.
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