On this day in history, De la Hoya defeats Whitaker and conquers WBC welter crown 

April 12th, 1997

Oscar De la Hoya became WBC welterweight Champion after defeating Pernell Whitaker by unanimous decision. The fight was at the Thomas & Mack Center of Las Vegas. The Referee was Mills Lane. The Judges were Dalby Shirley, Chuck Giampa and Jerry Roth.