1975 \u2014 At the Kyuden Gym in Fukuoka, Japan, the legendary Kuniaki Shibata successfully defended his WBC Super Featherweight crown by defeating Algeria\u2019s Ould Makloufi via unanimous decision. Shibata, a fighter of refined technique and immense charisma, reaffirmed that night why he was considered one of the icons of Japanese boxing in the 1970s, effectively neutralizing Makloufi’s aggressive style in front of his home crowd.<\/p>\n
1982 \u2014 In Atlantic City, New Jersey, Puerto Rico\u2019s Wilfredo “Bazooka” G\u00f3mez delivered a new exhibition of power by knocking out Mexico\u2019s Juan Meza in the sixth round. With this victory, G\u00f3mez defended his WBC Super Bantamweight title, extending one of the most dominant reigns in the history of the 122-pound division. Meza was a brave challenger, but he succumbed to the surgical precision and devastating punch of the idol from Las Monjas.<\/p>\n
1983 \u2014 The “Easton Assassin,” Larry Holmes, defended his WBC World Heavyweight Championship by defeating France’s Lucien Rodriguez via unanimous decision in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Although Rodriguez showed admirable resilience, he was unable to solve Holmes\u2019 legendary left jab. Holmes controlled the tempo of the bout from start to finish, adding one more defense to his historic legacy in the glamour division.<\/p>\n
1998 \u2014 On a vibrant night at the Ice Rink in Telford, England, British fighter Richie Woodhall established himself before his home fans by defeating the experienced South African Thulane Malinga. With this triumph, Woodhall captured the WBC Super Middleweight title, overcoming Malinga\u2019s veteran experience and awkward style in a battle of high-level technical strategy that thrilled the local fans.<\/p>\n
2010 \u2014 In a clash of titans in Tokyo, Japan, Thailand\u2019s Pongsaklek Wonjongkam defeated local star Koki Kameda by majority decision. In this bout, the WBC World Flyweight title was on the line; Wonjongkam, with his superior experience, managed to impose himself over the youth of Kameda in a close-run contest that solidified the Thai fighter as one of the greatest flyweights of all time.<\/p>\n
2010 \u2014 As part of the prestigious Super Six World Boxing Classic<\/i> tournament, American Andre Dirrell defeated Armenian-German Arthur Abraham by disqualification in the 11th round in Detroit, Michigan. Dirrell was dominating the fight when he received an illegal blow while down, leading to Abraham’s disqualification. The WBC Super Middleweight title was contested in this bout, marking one of the most remembered and controversial moments of the tournament.<\/p>\n
2010 \u2014 Thailand\u2019s Oleydong Sithsanerchai successfully defended his WBC World Strawweight crown by defeating Japan\u2019s Yasutaka Kuroki via decision in Tokyo. The Thai champion showcased his speed and distance management to frustrate Kuroki\u2019s attacks, maintaining his status as an undefeated monarch in the lower divisions at that time.<\/p>\n
2012 \u2014 At the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, local fighter Yota Sato delivered a masterful performance by defeating the then-champion Suriyan Sor Rungvisai of Thailand. Sato utilized his advantage in height and reach to dominate the powerful Thai puncher, capturing the WBC World Super Flyweight title by unanimous decision to the joy of the Japanese fans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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