On This Day… September 4

1988.- Mexican Gilberto Román defeated Japanese Kiyoshi Hatanaka by decision in Nagoya, Japan. The WBC super flyweight title was on the line in this bout.

2004.- Mexican Jorge “Travieso” Arce defended his WBC light flyweight title by defeating Filipino Juanito Rubillar by decision. The bout took place in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.

2004.- American Cory Spinks defeated Mexican Miguel Angel González by decision in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this fight the WBC welterweight title was disputed.

2010.-Mexican Omar Niño defended his WBC light flyweight title by defeating Panamanian Ronald Barrera by knockout in the sixth round. The match took place in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.