A day like today, Leroy Haley defended the WBC super lightweight championship

October 20
1982
Leroy Haley, from the US, defeated Argentinian based in Italy, Juan José Gimenez, by UD in 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.