On this Day… October 13

1973.- Mexican Rafael Herrera defended his WBC bantamweight title by defeating Thai Benice Borkhorsor by decision. The fight took place in Inglewood, California.

1990.- Ghanaian Azumah Nelson defeated Puerto Rican Juan Laporte by decision in Sydney, Australia. In this fight the WBC super featherweight title was disputed.

2012.- In Carson, California, Filipino Nonito Donaire knocked out Japanese Toshiaki Nishioka in the ninth round. In this fight the WBC Diamond belt was at stake.