On this Day… February 13th

1977.- Korean Dong Kyun Yum defended his WBC super bantamweight title, defeating Colombian José Cervantes, by decision in 15 rounds. The fight took place at the Changchung Gymnasium in Seoul.

1982.- Nicaraguan Alexis Argüello knocked out American James Busceme in the seventh round at the Civic Center in Beaumont, Texas, defending his WBC lightweight title.

1983.- In the Public Hall of Cleveland, Ohio, Leroy Haley defeated Saoul Mamby by decision, defending the WBC super lightweight title.

1999.- Mexican Erik “Terrible” Morales defended his WBC super bantamweight title, knocking out Puerto Rican Ángel Chacón in the second round, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

1999.- British Richie Woodhall knocked out German Vincenzo Nardiello in the sixth round in Newcastle. With this victory Richie defended his WBC super middleweight title.

1999.- In a great fight, Oscar De La Hoya defeated Ike Quartey by decision in Las Vegas, Nevada, defending his WBC welterweight title.