On this Day… October 23

1989.- In combat between Mexicans, Raul “Jibaro” Perez defended his WBC bantamweight title by defeating Diego Avila. The fight took place at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California.

1999.- German Markus Beyer defeated British Richie Woodhall by decision in Telford, England. In this fight the WBC super middleweight title was at stake.

2020.- Mexican Julio César “Rey” Martínez defended his WBC flyweight title by knocking out Moises Calleros in the second round. The fight took place in Mexico City.

2020.- In a war between Mexicans, Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada knocked out Carlos Cuadras in the 11th round. The fight took place in Mexico City.