On This Day… June 6

1970.- Panamanian Ismael Laguna knocked out Japanese Ishimatsu Suzuki in round 13, in Panama City, Panama. The WBC lightweight title was at stake in this match.

1985.- North American Alonzo Ratliff conquered the WBC cruiserweight title by defeating Puerto Rican Carlos De León by decision, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

1985.- In a match held in Las Vegas, Nevada, Michael Spinks knocked out James McDonald in 8 rounds. In this fight the WBC light heavyweight title was at stake.

1888.- In combat between Americans, Iran Barkley knocked out Thomas Hearns in 3 rounds in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this fight the middle title of the WBC was at stake.

2003.- Thai Pongsaklek Wonjongkam defended his WBC flyweight title by defeating Filipino Randy Mangubat by decision, in Bangkok, Thailand.

2015.- Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto defended his WBC middleweight title, by knocking out Australian Daniel Geale in 4 rounds. The match took place in Brooklyn, New York.