On This Day in History: January 8

January 8, 1995

Carlos Monzon was killed in a car crash.

Monzon, rated by many as Argentina’s best boxer, defended his middleweight crown 14 times in seven years, was never knocked out or stopped and only lost three times, all avenged, during his 100-fight career.

January 8, 1975.

Miguel Canto, better known  as “The Maestro” became WBC flyweight champion after defeating Japan’s Shoji Oguma by majority decision after 15 rounds. The clash took place at the Miyaqi Sports Center in Sendai, Japan. The Referee  was Jay Edson and the Judges were Jose Maria Escalante and Hiroyuki Tezaki. Canto had an amazing career as king of the division. He defended his crown 15 times.