On November 29, 1913, at the age of only twenty, Stone defeated the former English lightweight and future world welterweight champion Matt Wells before an impressive crowd of 12,000 in a fifteen-round points decision in Sydney.
In 1911, Wells had become the first Jewish lightweight champion of Great Britain, and taken the Lonsdale belt.
 The decision for Stone was a popular one and he was said to have boxed brilliantly and kept the crowd on their feet.
Though outweighed by four pounds, Stone finished the bout stronger than his opponent.
 The fight was even in most regards throughout but Wells was cautioned for questionable tactics at many points in the bout.
 Many considered the victory Stone's most impressive early career win and an indication of future promise.
On November 29, 1913, at the age of only twenty, Stone defeated the former English lightweight and future world welterweight champion Matt Wells before an impressive crowd of 12,000 in a fifteen-round points decision in Sydney. In 1911, Wells had become the first Jewish lightweight champion of Great Britain, and taken the Lonsdale belt.  The decision for Stone was a popular one and he was said to have boxed brilliantly and kept the crowd on their feet. Though outweighed by four pounds, Stone finished the bout stronger than his opponent.  The fight was even in most regards throughout but Wells was cautioned for questionable tactics at many points in the bout.  Many considered the victory Stone's most impressive early career win and an indication of future promise.
Harry Stone (boxer)