On This Day… October 16

1970.- In combat between Mexicans, Jesús Castillo knocked out Rubén Olivares in the 14th round, in Inglewood, California. In this fight the WBC bantamweight title was on the line.

1987.- In Atlantic City, New Jersey, American Mike Tyson defended his WBC heavyweight title by knocking out Tyrell Biggs in the seventh round.

1987.- Australian Jeff Fenech defeated Mexican Carlos Zarate by technical decision in 4 rounds in Sydney, Australia. In this fight the WBC super bantamweight title was at stake.

2008.- In Tokyo, Japan, local fighter Hozumi Hasegawa defended his WBC bantamweight title by knocking out Alejandro Valdez in the second round.

2010.- In Hamburg, Germany, Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko defended his WBC heavyweight title, defeating North American Shannon Briggs by decision.

2022.- North American Devin Haney defended his WBC lightweight title by defeating Australian George Kambosos Jr. by decision. The fight took place in Melbourne, Australia.