On this day: Rocco Mattioli became WBC super welterweight champion
Rocco Mattioli vs. Eckhard Dagge
August 6th, 1977
Italian born, Australia based, Rocco “Rocky” Mattioli, became WBC super welterweight Champion defeating German, Eckhard Dagge, by TKO in the fifth round. Rocky who was inspired that night, dominated from start until the action was stopped by American Referee, Richard Steele.
(Kristian von Sponneck)
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