JUNE 21
1932.- Via a controversial split decision over 15 rounds, American Jack Sharkey defeated German Max Schmeling and became world heavyweight Champion. The fight was at Madison Square Garden in Long Island, New York. The Referee was Ed Smith. George Kelly and Charles F. Mathison were the Judges.
JUNE 20
1981.- The great Nicaraguan KO artist Alexis Arguello, conquered the WBC lightweight championship defeating Jim Watt, from Scotland by UD over fifteen rounds. Jim retired from boxing after this fight . The action took place at the Empire Pool Wembley in London. The Referee was Arthur Mercante. The Judges were Kurt Halbach, Dick Young and Robert Desgain.
JUNE 19
1957.- Joe Brown defeated Cuban Orlando Zulueta by TKO in 15 rounds, defending the lightweight world title . The bout was at the Denver Coliseum. The Referee was Ray Keech
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