On a Day Like Today… December 16

1966: Dick Tiger vs. Jose Torres

Venue: New York, USA.

Review: Nigerian Dick Tiger faced Puerto Rican champion José Torres for the Light Heavyweight title. In a highly anticipated rematch of their first meeting, Tiger managed to defeat Torres over 15 rounds via Unanimous Decision. This victory was crucial, as it allowed Tiger to reclaim the title and solidified him as one of the great figures of the era.

1971: Bob Foster vs. Brian Kelly

Venue: Oklahoma City, USA.

Review: The great Light Heavyweight champion Bob Foster, known for his devastating power, defended his crown against Brian Kelly. Foster made a spectacular defense, dispatching his opponent by Technical Knockout (TKO) in the third round. This fight is an example of the superiority Foster displayed in the division.

1972: Jose Legra vs. Clemente Sanchez

Venue: Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.

Title at Stake: WBC Featherweight Title.

Review: Cuban José Legra, representing Spain, faced Mexican Clemente Sánchez for the WBC Featherweight title. Legra demonstrated his quality by winning via Technical Knockout (TKO) in the tenth round, crowning himself world champion before the Mexican audience.

1979: Chanhee Park vs. Guty Espadas

Venue: Pusan, South Korea.

Title at Stake: WBC Flyweight Title.

Review: Korean champion Chanhee Park defended his Flyweight world title against Mexican challenger Guty Espadas. Park wasted no time and surprised Espadas with his power, ending the fight by Technical Knockout (TKO) in the second round, achieving one of the fastest and most convincing defenses of his reign.

1989: Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Alberto Cortes

Venue: Mexico City, Mexico.

Title at Stake: WBC Super Lightweight Title.

Review: Mexican legend Julio César Chávez defended his WBC Super Lightweight crown against Alberto Cortés. Chávez delivered a dominant performance in front of his home crowd, showcasing his usual strength and precision, and won the fight by Technical Knockout (TKO) in the third round, maintaining his undefeated record and solidifying his status as the national idol.

1995: Terry Norris vs. Paul Vaden

Venue: Philadelphia, USA.

Title at Stake: WBC Super Welterweight Title.

Review: Champion Terry “Terrible” Norris defended his WBC Super Welterweight title against Paul Vaden. Norris used his characteristic speed and power to dominate the bout over 12 rounds, taking the victory by Unanimous Decision and maintaining his long reign at 154 pounds.

2000: Juan Carlos Gomez vs. Jorge Castro

Venue: Essen, Germany.

Title at Stake: WBC Cruiserweight Title.

Review: Cuban Juan Carlos Gómez, nicknamed “Black Panther,” faced experienced Argentinian Jorge “Locomotora” Castro for the WBC Cruiserweight title. Gómez proved to be superior and faster, stopping the Argentinian warrior by Technical Knockout (TKO) in the tenth round, consolidating himself as the division champion.

2005: Jorge Arce vs. Adonis Rivas

Venue: Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.

Title at Stake: WBC Interim Flyweight Title.

Review: Mexican idol Jorge “Travieso” Arce faced Nicaraguan Adonis Rivas for the WBC Interim Flyweight title. Arce, known for his aggressive and courageous style, took the fight to Rivas until the bout was stopped by Technical Knockout (TKO) in the tenth round, adding another world title to his impressive collection.