On this day in history, Manuel Medina conquered the WBC featherweight title

September 23rd, 1995

Mexican Manuel Medina conquered the WBC featherweight title after defeating his compatriot Alejandro “Cobrita” Gonzalez by split decision. The fight was at the Convention Center of Sacramento, California. The Referee was James Jen Kin. The Judges were Lou Filippo, Henry Elespuru and Chuck Williams.