On This Day… February 26

1968.- Lionel Rose was crowned WBC bantamweight champion by defeating Masahiko Harada by decision in Tokyo, Japan.

1994.- Nigel Benn defended his WBC super middleweight title by defeating Henry Wharton by decision in London, England.

2011.- In a duel between Mexicans, Gilberto Keb Baas defended his WBC light flyweight crown by defeating Jose Antonio “Jaguar” Aguirre. The fight took place in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.

2022.- Josh Taylor defended his WBC super lightweight title by defeating Jack Caterall in a close decision. The fight took place in Glasgow, Scotland.