On this day: Rodolfo Gonzalez defended world title against Antonio Puddu

On this day: Rodolfo Gonzalez defended world title against Antonio Puddu | Boxen247.com (Kristian von Sponneck)

On this day: Rodolfo Gonzalez defended world title against Antonio Puddu | Boxen247.com (Kristian von Sponneck)

Rodolfo Gonzalez vs. Antonio Puddu

Sports Arena in Los Angeles, USA – October 27, 1973

With his title at stake, Mexican Rodolfo “Gato” Gonzalez, born in Guadalajara, Mexico and based in Long Beach, California, defeated Italian challenger Antonio Puddu by TKO in 11 rounds. With this victory, he defended the WBC lightweight championship, which he conquered defeating his compatriot Erubey “Chango” Carmona. The fight took place at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles, and the Referee was John Thomas.

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