On a Day Like Today… October 1st

1974: In Tokyo, Japan, local fighter Shoji Oguma defeated the Venezuelan Betulio González by a 15-round decision. The WBC Flyweight title was at stake in this bout.

1975: In one of the most remembered battles of the last century, Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier by a technical knockout in the 15th round. The fight, held in Manila, Philippines, and dubbed the “Thrilla in Manila,” was for the WBC Heavyweight crown.

1993: In Cardiff, Wales, British fighter Lennox Lewis knocked out Frank Bruno in 7 rounds in a fight where the WBC Heavyweight crown was disputed.

1994: American Pernell Whitaker defeated James McGirt by decision in Norfolk, Virginia, defending his WBC Welterweight crown.

2011: In a bout held in Las Vegas, Nevada, Japanese fighter Toshiaki Nishioka defended his WBC Super Bantamweight title by defeating the Mexican warrior Rafael Márquez by decision.