Honolulu Record, August 19, 1948, vol. 1 no. 2, p. 6
Hilo—Henry Davis meets Freddie Sylvano in the main feature of Promoter Leo Leavitt's second professional fight card in the Hilo armory tomorrow night, starting at 7:45. The featherweight tiff is listed for ten rounds. Pro fights in the Crescent city were revived last month after several years of inactivity. Danny May, currently manager of Boy Brooks, the Philippines' welter, middle, and light-heavy champ, tried but failed in his promotional effort in Hilo about three or four years ago. The fight-for-pay game in Hilo was at its best in the old Volcano arena days, with George Bennett as promoter.
Leavitt's first monthly card was held on July 16, before a packed gallery. Dado Marino edged out Gus Rosa in the headliner. Tomorrow night's semi-windup scrap will feature two well-known Honolulu lads. Jaimie Basquez, ex-Kakaako AAU title holder just turned pro, goes up against tough William Candido, who recently lost a close verdict to James Botelho. Basquez is a stablemate of Botelho.