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Photograph caption dated July 4, 1956 reads "Welterweight Rudy Mendoza, who has fought 23 battles since turning pro a year ago, goes up against undefeated Joey Dorando in sizzling 10-round main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium Saturday night. Bob Anderson, Mendoza's manager, tapes Rudy's hands for sparring session."
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