On a Day Like Today… December 15

1984: Jungkoo Chang vs. Tadashi Kuramochi

Venue: Pusan, South Korea.

Title at Stake: WBC Light Flyweight Title.

Review: The legendary Korean champion Jungkoo Chang successfully defended his title against Japanese challenger Tadashi Kuramochi in a fight that went the distance. Chang, known for his incredible fighting pace and relentless pressure, clearly dominated the challenger. The victory by Unanimous Decision solidified Chang as one of the most dominant fighters in the history of the Light Flyweight division.

1990: Mauro Galvano vs. Dario Matteoni

Venue: Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Title at Stake: WBC Super Middleweight Title.

Review: Italian Mauro Galvano made his first defense of the WBC Super Middleweight belt, which he had won late that same year, facing his compatriot Dario Matteoni. Galvano demonstrated his quality by taking the win via Unanimous Decision after 12 rounds, maintaining his status as the World Boxing Council’s 168-pound champion.

1996: Saman Sorjaturong vs. Manuel Jesus Herrera

Venue: Chiangrai, Thailand.

Title at Stake: WBC Light Flyweight Title.

Review: Thai champion Saman Sorjaturong defended his Light Flyweight crown against Mexican challenger Manuel Jesús Herrera. Sorjaturong, a technical and astute champion, controlled the bout to secure a victory by Unanimous Decision over 12 rounds. This defense marked another success in the Thai fighter’s reign at 108 pounds.

2000: Dave Hilton vs. Dingaan Thobela

Venue: Montreal, Canada.

Title at Stake: WBC Super Middleweight Title (Vacant).

Review: Canadian Dave Hilton Jr. and South African Dingaan Thobela fought for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight belt. It was a very close and hard-fought contest that was decided by a minimal margin on the judges’ scorecards. Dave Hilton was declared the winner by Split Decision, thus capturing the world title and achieving one of the greatest milestones of his professional career in his home country.

2007: Jorge Linares vs. Gamaliel Diaz

Venue: Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Title at Stake: WBC Featherweight Title.

Review: The brilliant Venezuelan Jorge “El Niño de Oro” Linares defended his Featherweight title against the experienced Mexican challenger Gamaliel Díaz. Linares showcased his championship quality and punching power by dominating the encounter and ending the fight decisively. Linares won by Knockout (KO) in the eighth round, solidifying his reputation as a dynamic fighter and one of boxing’s great prospects.