On this day: Jose Angel Napoles retained world title against Clyde Gray

On this day: Jose Angel Napoles retained world title against Clyde Gray | Boxen247.com (Kristian von Sponneck)

On this day: Jose Angel Napoles retained world title against Clyde Gray | Boxen247.com (Kristian von Sponneck)

Jose Angel Napoles vs. Clyde Gray

Maple Leaf Garden in Toronto, Canada – September 22, 1973

Mexican- Cuban, Jose Angel “Mantequilla” Napoles, defeated Clyde Gray by unanimous decision in 15 rounds , conserving his WBC welterweight championship. The fight took place at the Maple Leaf Garden in Toronto, Canada. The Referee was Jay Edson.  After that defeat, Clyde Gray, would dispute the division´s world crown two times more against Angel Espada and Pipino Cuevas, and both times he lost.

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