A day like today, Dominican Eleoncio Mercedes became WBC champion

November 6^th, 1982.- Dominican Eleoncio Mercedes became WBC flyweight champion after defeating Freddy Castillo by split decision in 15 rounds. The fight was at the Olympic Auditorium of Los Angeles, California. The Referee was Larry Rozadilla. The Judges were Lou Filippo, Marty Denkin and Terry Smith