The rematch drew 11,555 spectators, generating a gate of $140,519 to set a Montreal boxing record. Former world heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey served as referee.
Moore, already well into his 40s, had held the light heavyweight crown since defeating Joey Maxim in December 1952. Durelle, 29, remained a leading contender after his ferocious effort in their initial meeting.
Rather than trading immediately with the heavy-handed challenger, Moore fought cautiously through the opening two rounds. His defense limited Durelle’s opportunities to land the kind of power shots that had caused so much trouble in their f
