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14 January 2022

On this day: Wilfred Benitez defeats Carlos Palomino for world title

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Wilfred Benitez vs. Carlos Palomino

Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico – 14 January 1979

The undefeated Puerto Rican born in the Bronx, Wilfred Benitez, conquered the WBC welterweight championship at the tender age of twenty, defeating Carlos Palomino by split decision.

The fight took place at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Referee was Zach Clayton. The Judges were Harry Gibbs and Jay Edson.

During his career wonderfully talented Wilfredo would conquer world titles in three different weight categories.

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13 January 2022

On this day: “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler losses his unbeaten record

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Marvin Hagler vs. Bobby Watts

Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia, USA – 13 January 1976

Marvin Hagler, the great southpaw born in Newark NJ, but then based in Brockton, suffered the first loss of his career at hands of Bobby “Boogaloo” Watts by MD, in a 10 rounds match.

The fight took place at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. The Referee was Hank Cisco. The Judges were Earl Vann and Nat Lopinson.

Four years later, Marvelous Marvin conquered the middleweight crown, defeating southpaw, Alan Minter from Crawley, Sussex, GB, by TKO in the 3rd round, at the Wembley Arena in London. He’d avenged the “Boogaloo” loss by TKO’ing Bobby on April 19th 1980.

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12 January 2022

On this day: Carmen Basilio defeats Ike Williams in 1953

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Carmen Basilio vs. Ike Williams

War Memorial Stadium in Syracuse, New York, USA – 12 January 1953

The immortal, Carmen Basilio, known also as “The Upstate Onion” defeated former lightweight champion Ike Williams by UD, over the duration of ten eye watering and one sided rounds.

The fight in the welterweight division took place at the War Memorial Stadium in Syracuse, New York. The Referee of the slow burning match, was Pete Scalzo. The Judges were Ted Sheils and Jack Michaels.

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7 January 2022

On this day: Alejandro Gonzalez defeats world champion Kevin Kelley

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Alejandro Gonzalez vs. Kevin Kelley

Freeman coliseum in San Antonio, Texas, USA – 7 January 1995

Mexican Alejandro “Cobrita” Gonzalez conquered the WBC featherweight championship after defeating American Kevin Kelley by TKO in the 10 round.

The end came when the corner of Kelley stopped the bout. The Fight was at the Freeman coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. The third man In the ring was Laurence Cole. The judges were Jose Juan Guerra, Gale E. Van Hoy and Adrian Morgan.

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6 January 2022

On this day: Johnny Famechon KOs Fighting Harada in world title defence

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Johnny Famechon vs. Fighting Harada

Metropolitan Gym – 6 January 1970

On this day: Australian legend, Johnny Famechon, defeated the Japanese warrior Fighting Harada, successfully defending his WBC featherweight crown for the 2nd time.

Famechon conquered the WBC crown on January 21st, 1969, defeating Jose Legra. Then, he fought Harada for the first time in 1969. The fight resulted to be very impressive with both men visiting the canvass; however, after 15 rounds of pure action the victory went to Johnny.

Six months later Johnny Famechon left no doubt and traveled all the way to Japan to knock out the local idol in round 14.

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4 January 2022

On this day: Floyd Patterson was born

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Waco, South Carolina, USA – 4 January 1935

In Waco, South Carolina, USA, Floyd Patterson was born. Floyd would became a superstar of the ring. He conquered an Olympic medal as middleweight in Helsinki 1952. Then he would be heavyweight world champion.

He was coached by the legendary trainer, Cus D´Amato, shaping a record of 55 victories with 40 KO´s, 8 defeats and 1 draw. Floyd passed on May 11th, 2006, at the age of 71.

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4 January 2022

On this day: Ruben Olivares defeats Isidro Sotelo to start pro career

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Ruben Olivares vs. Isidro Sotelo

Cuernavaca – 4 January 1965

Ruben Olivares stopped Isidro Sotelo in the opening round to a start his professional career with a knockout. Olivares, one of the greatest bantamweights ever, reeled off another 23 KOs before he was taken the distance by Felipe Gonzalez.

After being held to a draw three fights later, the Mexican rattled off 34 wins, 31 by knockout, before losing for the first time to rival Chucho Castillo on a cut.

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14 December 2021

On this day: Filipino Pedro Adigue conquered the WBC title

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Pedro Adigue vs. Adolph Pruitt

Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City – December 14^th1968

Filipino Pedro Adigue conquered the vacant WBC super lightweight championship after defeating American Adolph Pruitt by UD. The fight took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Two months later, Pruitt was granted a rematch bout and he conquered the crown by TKO in the 5^th round. That second fight was at the International Center Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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17 November 2021

On this day: Muhammad Ali defeats Buster Mathis

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Muhammad Ali vs. Buster Mathis

Astrodome of Houston, Texas, USA – 17 November 1971

Muhammad Ali defended the North American Boxing Federation heavyweight title after defeating Buster Mathis by UD in a 12 rounds battle. The fight was at the Astrodome of Houston, Texas. The Referee was Chris Jordan and the Judges were Ernie Taylor and Earl Keel. Mathis was dropped twice during round 11 and several more times during the last round . Three years after this, Ali would recover the heavyweight crown against George Foreman by KO in round 8.

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10 November 2021

On this day: Larry Holmes defeats Alfredo Evangelista

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Larry Holmes vs. Alfredo Evangelista

Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas, USA – November 10th, 1978

Larry Holmes, one of the greatest heavyweight in all history, defended his WBC title defeating Uruguay based Spaniard Alfredo Evangelista, by KO in the 7th round. The fight took place at Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas. The Referee was Richard Greene. The Judges were Duane Ford, Hal Miller and Harold Buck.

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8 November 2021

On this day: Hiroshi Kawashima defends his World Title in Tokyo, Japan

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Hiroshi Kawashima vs. Boy Aruan

Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan – November 8, 1995

Japan’s Hiroshi Kawashima defended the WBC super flyweight title, defeating Indonesian southpaw Boy Aruan, by TKO in the third round. Everything ended at 57 seconds of the mentioned round with the intervention of Referee Sonny Padilla. The Judges were Larry Hazzard, Rudy Jordan and Jose Medina.

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1 November 2021

On this day: Oscar Larios defeats Willie Jorrin to win WBC World Title

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Oscar Larios vs. Willie Jorrin

Arco Arena in Sacramento, California – November 1, 2003

Mexican Oscar Larios knocked out American Willie Jorrin in the first round of a fight scheduled at 12 and won the WBC super bantamweight world championship. It was a Don Chargin promotion, presented at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. The referee was James Jen Kin and Gelasio Pérez, Hubert Minn and Lou Filippo acted as judges. Later, Larios also won the featherweight world title.

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28 October 2021

On this Day: Jorge Vaca upset Lloyd Honeyghan for WBC World Title

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Jorge Vaca vs. Lloyd Honeyghan

Grand Hall in Wembley in London, England – October 28, 1987

Mexican Jorge Vaca became WBC welterweight winning against Jamaica’s Lloyd Honeyghan based in England. The fight took place at the Grand Hall in Wembley in London, England. The third man in the ring was Henry Elespuru. The Judges were Chuck Hassett, Malcolm Bulner and Bob Logist. The fight took place during the WBC Annual Convention activities.

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25 October 2021

On this day: Ricardo Lopez defeats Hideyuki Ohashi for world title in Japan

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Ricardo Lopez vs. Hideyuki Ohashi

Korakuen Hall of Tokyo, Japan – October 25, 1990

Ricardo ”Finito” Lopez conquered the WBC strawweight world championship after defeating Japan’s Hideyuki Ohashi, in five blistering rounds. The major mini battle, was at the Korakuen Hall of Tokyo, Japan.

Lopez would establish a record for having the most defenses in this division. He retired undefeated with a brilliant record of 51 wins and 1 draw. For the The fight against Ohashi, the Referee was Tony Pérez. The Judges were Terry Smith, Dalby Shirley and Ladislao Sanchez.

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23 October 2021

On this day: Raúl Pérez defeated Diego Avila in Inglewood, California

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Raúl Pérez vs. Diego Avila

Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, USA – October 23, 1989

Raúl “Jíbaro” Pérez, from Mexico, one of the tallest bantamweights in boxing history, defeated his compatriot, Diego Avila by UD in 12 rounds. It was a magnificent bout that took place at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Athletic Commission of California had appointed Referee John Thomas to be the third man in the ring. The Judges were Davey Pearl, Raul Caiz and Joan Ortega.

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20 October 2021

On this day: Leroy Haley defended his world title against Juan José Gimenez

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Leroy Haley vs. Juan José Gimenez

Public Hall of Cleveland, Ohio, USA – October 20, 1982

Leroy Haley, from the US, defeated Argentinian based in Italy, Juan José Gimenez, by unanimous decision over 15 rounds. With this victory he defended the WBC super lightweight championship. The fight took place at the Public Hall of Cleveland, Ohio. The third man in the ring was Carlos Padilla. The Judges were Ray Solis, Ismael Quiñones Falu and Angel Tovar.

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19 October 2021

On this day: Keith Holmes defended his world title against Richie Woodhall

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Keith Holmes vs. Richie Woodhall

Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 19, 1996

American southpaw, Keith Holmes defeated Richie Woodhall by TKO, successfully defending the WBC middleweight championship. The fight took place at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, in Maryland, USA. The Referee was Arthur Mercante. The Judges were Jose Juan Guerra, Angel Luis Guzman and Ken Morita.

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18 October 2021

On this day: Artur Beterbiev defeats Oleksandr Gvozdyk

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Artur Beterbiev vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk

Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA – October 18, 2019

In what was an outright war, Russian Artur Beterbiev defeated previously unbeaten Ukrainian warrior, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, by TKO in the 10^th round.

Both fighters went all out for a KO from the outset, landing powerful punches in thrilling and sustained exchanges.

By the 8^th round, Beterbiev started to connect appreciably harder with more accurate punches on Gvozdyk, which began to affect him.

Going into the 10^th round Gvozdyk was leading on two of the three Judges` cards. But Beterbiev launched a terrific attack knocking him down three times, and he was saved by the Referee. So power punching Beterbiev conquered the WBC belt, unifying the division, taking away the unbeaten record from Gvozdyk, while improving his own perfect record to 15 victories with 15 KO`s.

This was Oleksander´s last fight as professional.

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15 October 2021

On this day: Jose Torres defeats Chic Calderwood in Puerto Rico

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Jose Torres vs. Chic Calderwood

Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico – October 15, 1966

Puerto Rican Jose Torres retained the WBC light heavyweight championship after defeating Scotland’s Chic Calderwood in just two rounds. Their bout was presented at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Referee was Teddy Martin. The proud Scot, bitterly disappointed following the defeat, announced his retirement.

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14 October 2021

On this day: Vicente Saldívar defeats Howard Winstone in Mexico City

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Vicente Saldívar vs. Howard Winstone

Azteca Stadium in Mexico City – October 14, 1967

Vicente Saldívar, Mexican southpaw supreme, defended the WBC featherweight championship after defeating Howard Winstone, from Wales, by TKO in 12 rounds at minute 2 with 10 seconds after, Winstone´s manager, Eddie Thomas, threw in the towel. The Referee, Ramon Berumen, stopped the Fight at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. After this victory, Saldivar announced his retirement, but he would return to the ring years later.

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8 October 2021

On this day: Rodolfo Martinez defeated Hisami Numata in Japan

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Rodolfo Martinez vs. Hisami Numata

Myagi Sports Center in Sendai, Japan – October 8, 1975

Mexican Rodolfo Martinez defended the WBC bantamweight championship defeating Japan’s, Hisami Numata, by UD in 15 rounds. The fight took place at the Myagi Sports Center in Sendai, Japan. The Referee was Jimmy Rondeau. While the Judges were Benjamín Gonzalez Márquez and Hiroyuki Tezaki.

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7 October 2021

On this day: The immortal Benny Leonard retired

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Benny Leonard vs. Jimmy McLarnin

Madison Square Garden in New York, USA – October 7, 1932

The immortal Benny Leonard, former lightweight Champion retired, after being defeated by Jimmy McLarnin via a TKO in the 6th round. The fight took place at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Referee was Arthur Donovan, who stopped the action at two minutes and 55 seconds. It was the last fight of the fisticuff genius, who’s considered by many as the best lightweight in history.

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6 October 2021

On this day: Former world champion Ricky Hatton was born

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October 6, 1978

In Manchester, England, Richard John Hatton (Ricky), was born. During his blazing pro boxing career. Ricky was super lightweight, welterweight, and super welterweight Champion. He faced a great array of rivals including Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Kostya Tszyu, Jose Luis Castillo and Paul Malignaggi. Ricky, who remains a tremendous fan favorite, retired in 2012 with a magnificent record of 45 victories: 32 of them by KO. He was only defeated three times.

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5 October 2021

On this day: Jimmy McLarnin & Tony Canzoneri collided at MSG

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Jimmy McLarnin vs. Tony Canzoneri

Madison Square Garden – October 5^th,1936

At Madison Square Garden (the third of fourth so far) “Baby Face” Jimmy McLarnin and Tony Canzoneri collided. Northern Ireland born Jimmy won the fight by unanimous decision in a 10 round bout. McLarnin, 134 pounds, won 7 rounds while Canzoneri, 135 pounds, won 2 rounds and drew in one. The Referee of the fight was Bill Cavanaugh.

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5 October 2021

On this day: Lennox Lewis KO’d Poland’s Andrew Golota in the first round

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Lennox Lewis vs. Andrew Golota

Caesar´s hotel of Atlantic City, USA – October 4, 1997

Britain’s Lennox Lewis KO’d Poland’s Andrew Golota in the very first round. With this victory he defended the WBC heavyweight championship. The fight took place in a ring installed at the Caesar´s hotel of Atlantic City, USA. It all ended in a one sided hailstorm concluded at one minute and thirty five seconds. Joe Cortez was the Referee. The Judges were Marty Denkin, Chuck Hassett and Barbara Perez.

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Muhammad Ali vs. Buster Mathis

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Hiroshi Kawashima vs. Boy Aruan

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Oscar Larios vs. Willie Jorrin

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Jorge Vaca vs. Lloyd Honeyghan

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Ricardo Lopez vs. Hideyuki Ohashi

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Keith Holmes vs. Richie Woodhall

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