A day like today, Marvin Camel and Mate Parlov drew

December 8

1979

American Marvin Camel and Croatian Mate Parlov clashed, both of them from a southpaw guard. They fought for the vacant WBC cruiserweight championship- a fresh new division created by the WBC.  A very competitive fight ended with a draw.  The bout was at the Sportski Center Gripe in Split, Croatia. The Referee was Raymond Baldeyrou. The Judges were Sid Nathan and James Brimmell.