On this Day… October 15th

1984.- Milton McCrory knocked out Giles Elbilia in 6 rounds in Detroit, Michigan. The WBC welterweight title was disputed in this fight.

1985.- In a memorable battle, Marvin Hagler knocked out Thomas Hearns in the third round in Las Vegas, Nevada. The WBC middleweight title was on the line in this fight.

2016.- Gary Russell Jr defended his WBC featherweight title by knocking out Patrick Hyland in the second round. The fight took place in Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.A.

2018.- In Yokohama, Japan, Cristofer Rosales defended his WBC flyweight title by knocking out Daigo Higa in 9 rounds.