On This Day… Mexican Raul “Jibaro” Perez defended his WBC bantamweight world title

1989.- Mexican Raul “Jibaro” Perez, one of the tallest bantamweights in history, defended the WBC crown, defeating Cardenio Ulloa, From Chile, by TKO in round eight. The fight took place at the “La Tortuga” Gym in Talcahuano, Chile. The Referee was Simon De Lima. The Judges were Moisés Sister, Alfredo Fernández and Rogelio Sisto.