"You know, I woke up one morning, you know, and I realized in my life that I do not want to leave this earth like Joe Louis that died penniless, owed the government a lot of money, because there is a lot of fighters that have tax problems, Joe Louis, and numerous others and so like Bobby Chacon that walks around with a map in his pocket, two time world champion, suffering and numerous other fighters."
Testimony of Alex "The Bronx Bomber" Ramos, at the NAAG Boxing Task Force Hearing , January 21, 1999.
JANUARY 21ST
AL ETTORE HALTS JERSEY JOE WALCOTT IN CAMDEN
Heavyweight veteran Al Ettore of West Philly stopped a young Jersey Joe Walcott on this day in 1936. Walcott, the famous late bloomer, was a tender 22 years of age with a pro record of 11-1 (11 KOs) when he faced seasoned pro Ettore, 51-7-2 (17 KOs). The result of the bout was an 8th round KO for the Philadelphian.
It would be another 11 years before Walcott would take his first try for the heavyweight title (and another 4 years after that before he would win it). Ettore would go on to suffer a KO loss to Joe Louis later in 1936, before going 6-9-2 in the final 2 years of his career.
1977 - Willie 'The Worm' Monroe KO3 Lenny Harden at Syracuse, NY
1989 - Meldrick Taylor TKO7 John Meekins at The Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, NJ
Heavyweight veteran Al Ettore of West Philly stopped a young Jersey Joe Walcott on this day in 1936. Walcott, the famous late bloomer, was a tender 22 years of age with a pro record of 11-1 (11 KOs) when he faced seasoned pro Ettore, 51-7-2 (17 KOs). The result of the bout was an 8th round KO for the Philadelphian.
It would be another 11 years before Walcott would take his first try for the heavyweight title (and another 4 years after that before he would win it). Ettore would go on to suffer a KO loss to Joe Louis later in 1936, before going 6-9-2 in the final 2 years of his career.
1977 - Willie 'The Worm' Monroe KO3 Lenny Harden at Syracuse, NY
1989 - Meldrick Taylor TKO7 John Meekins at The Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, NJ
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1927- Fidel LaBarba W 12 Elky Clark, NYC. Wins vacant World Flyweight Title.
1958- Virgil Akins KO 12 Tony DeMarco, Boston. Retains Massachusetts version of the World Welterweight Title. (Moderator's Note: Akins would win the vacant lineal world welterweight title by stopping Vince Martinez in the 4th round on June 6, 1958.)
1969- Johnny Famechon W 15 Jose Legra, London. Wins WBC, vacant Lineal, and vacant Ring Magazine World Featherweight Titles.
1975- Koichi Wajima W 15 Oscar Albarado, Tokyo. Regains Lineal, WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine World Junior Middleweight Titles.
1978- Roberto Duran KO 12 Esteban DeJesus, Las Vegas. Retains Lineal, WBA, and Ring Magazine World Lightweight Titles/Wins WBC World Lightweight Title. Duran’s 12th successful title defense.
1989- Meldrick Taylor KO 7 John Meekins, Atlantic City. Retains IBF World Junior Welterweight title.
1989- Juan Coggi W 12 Harold Brazier, Vasto, Italy. Retains WBA World Super Lightweight title.
2005- Juan Diaz KO 9 Billy Irwin, Houston, TX. Retains WBA World Lightweight Title.
2006- Manny Pacquiao KO 10 Erik Morales, Las Vegas. Wins WBC International Super Featherweight Title/Wins WBC World Super Featherweight Title Eliminator. Morales stopped for the first time in 51 contests.
2006- Martin Castillo W 12 Alexander Munoz, Las Vegas. Retains WBA World Super Flyweight Title. Referee: Richard Steele | Judge: Glenn Feldman 115-112 | Judge: Richard Houck 116-111 | Judge: Dalby Shirley 112-115.
Born On This Day
1962- Uriah Grant (born in St. Andrew, Jamaica)
Nicknamed "Bossman", Grant was not a force in his weight classes, but was a notable contender who briefly captured the IBF Cruiserweight Title.
A gritty fighter who made the most of his potential, Grant turned pro in 1984 as a light heavyweight and lost to Henry Tillman in his second pro fight. In 1986 he defeated Matthew Saad Muhammad but was never really able to hit a groove. He looked headed towards a journeyman status, and dropped a series of fights, including a decision to Bobby Czyz in 1990. In 1991 he lost to Frank Tate, and moved up to cruiserweight. In 1993 he landed a shot at IBF Cruiserweight Title holder Alfred Cole and lost a decision. In 1995 Grant landed a rematch with Cole and lost another decision. The next year Grant was outboxed by a young Chris Byrd over 10 rounds. Rather than give up, in 1997 Grant earned a shot at IBF Cruiserweight Title holder Adolpho Washington and won a close decision, winning his only title. The success was short lived, and Grant lost the belt in his next fight to unheralded Imamu Mayfield.
Grant had a resurgence in 2000 when he shockingly TKO'd legendary but aging Thomas Hearns in the 2nd round. It was short lived, and in 2002 Grant stepped up to heavyweight and took on Brian Nielsen and lost a decision. Grant dropped back down to cruiser, but failed to win another fight, including losses to Rydell Booker in 2003 and Eliecer Castillo in 2004. Grant announced his retirement after the bout with Castillo.
1958- Virgil Akins KO 12 Tony DeMarco, Boston. Retains Massachusetts version of the World Welterweight Title. (Moderator's Note: Akins would win the vacant lineal world welterweight title by stopping Vince Martinez in the 4th round on June 6, 1958.)
1969- Johnny Famechon W 15 Jose Legra, London. Wins WBC, vacant Lineal, and vacant Ring Magazine World Featherweight Titles.
1975- Koichi Wajima W 15 Oscar Albarado, Tokyo. Regains Lineal, WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine World Junior Middleweight Titles.
1978- Roberto Duran KO 12 Esteban DeJesus, Las Vegas. Retains Lineal, WBA, and Ring Magazine World Lightweight Titles/Wins WBC World Lightweight Title. Duran’s 12th successful title defense.
1989- Meldrick Taylor KO 7 John Meekins, Atlantic City. Retains IBF World Junior Welterweight title.
1989- Juan Coggi W 12 Harold Brazier, Vasto, Italy. Retains WBA World Super Lightweight title.
2005- Juan Diaz KO 9 Billy Irwin, Houston, TX. Retains WBA World Lightweight Title.
2006- Manny Pacquiao KO 10 Erik Morales, Las Vegas. Wins WBC International Super Featherweight Title/Wins WBC World Super Featherweight Title Eliminator. Morales stopped for the first time in 51 contests.
2006- Martin Castillo W 12 Alexander Munoz, Las Vegas. Retains WBA World Super Flyweight Title. Referee: Richard Steele | Judge: Glenn Feldman 115-112 | Judge: Richard Houck 116-111 | Judge: Dalby Shirley 112-115.
Born On This Day
1962- Uriah Grant (born in St. Andrew, Jamaica)
Nicknamed "Bossman", Grant was not a force in his weight classes, but was a notable contender who briefly captured the IBF Cruiserweight Title.
A gritty fighter who made the most of his potential, Grant turned pro in 1984 as a light heavyweight and lost to Henry Tillman in his second pro fight. In 1986 he defeated Matthew Saad Muhammad but was never really able to hit a groove. He looked headed towards a journeyman status, and dropped a series of fights, including a decision to Bobby Czyz in 1990. In 1991 he lost to Frank Tate, and moved up to cruiserweight. In 1993 he landed a shot at IBF Cruiserweight Title holder Alfred Cole and lost a decision. In 1995 Grant landed a rematch with Cole and lost another decision. The next year Grant was outboxed by a young Chris Byrd over 10 rounds. Rather than give up, in 1997 Grant earned a shot at IBF Cruiserweight Title holder Adolpho Washington and won a close decision, winning his only title. The success was short lived, and Grant lost the belt in his next fight to unheralded Imamu Mayfield.
Grant had a resurgence in 2000 when he shockingly TKO'd legendary but aging Thomas Hearns in the 2nd round. It was short lived, and in 2002 Grant stepped up to heavyweight and took on Brian Nielsen and lost a decision. Grant dropped back down to cruiser, but failed to win another fight, including losses to Rydell Booker in 2003 and Eliecer Castillo in 2004. Grant announced his retirement after the bout with Castillo.
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Manny Pacquiao KO 10 Erik Morales, Las Vegas. Morales stopped for the first time in 51 contests
Jan. 21, 2006 was one of the most exciting nights in boxing history. Top Rank in association with Wynn Las Vegas promoted the one of the biggest fights of the year featuring three-time world champion Erik ‘El Terrible’ Morales (48-3, 34 KOs) from Tijuana, Mexico and two-time world titlest Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao (40-3-2, 31 KOs) from the Kibawe, Philippines in “The Battle”. The fight was broadcast live on HBO Pay Per View and millions of boxing fans caught a glimpse of the Morales fall from the top.
Last year Morales won a “riveting bout” against Pacquiao. The Jan. 21 fight was a rematch for the championship. Morales was sure that Pacquiao was not match for him, saying after the first fight, “I don’t think he’s going to learn how to do it any better than from the first time. His problem is not going forward because he is good coming forward. But his problem is going backward and that is what I will do, back up Pacquiao all night long.” I’m sure Morales was more than shocked and embarrassed when he lost the second fight..
Next to Julio Cesar Chavez, Morales is the second fighter from Mexico to win world titles in three weight divisions. This division is fortunate to have the two most powerful forces in the WBC International super featherweight division face off for the second time for pound for pound action. Pacquiao is a very fast hitter and known for being an aggressive left –handed slugger. Morales have always recognized that when he speaks of Pacquiao. A right hook with a force of speed behind it beat Morales.
Pacquiao is the first fighter to ever knock Morales out. The bruttle battle ended in the tenth round from a mad rush of punches by Pacquiao. Morales was rushed to the hospital after the fight from injuries suffered during the fight. Most of all Morales training camp wanted to make sure that Morales did not receive a concussion or serious injuries during the battle.
Many people wonder if the 29-year-old Morales will give up fighting to prevent any more losses. Others wonder will he want a rematch, considering his ego was hurt more than the bruises. When Bob Arum, Morales’ promoter, was asked if Morales would throw in the towel on boxing he said, “We have to see whether he really wants to continue. I have no idea what he will do.”
“I spoke with him briefly when he came back from the hospital. He seemed a little depressed but was fine otherwise. He has plenty of money. I just don’t know what he’s going to do.” The only issue with Morales fighting Pacquiao for a third time is his weight. He might not be able to make the 130-pound weight limit.
Boos filled the Thomas & Mack Event Center as Morales went down. The fans obviously hated the fall of the No. 1 contender for Marco Antonio Barrera’s WBC super featherweight title. That title now belongs to Manny Pacquiao. Michael Rosenthal of the Union Tribune stated, “Pacquiao’s handlers aren’t thinking titles, anyway. Money is the motivation.” A lot of people are complaining and are making excuses why Morales did not win. Why is it so hard to see a Philipino boxer be the champ? The strongest man won.
Manny Pacquiao KO 10 Erik Morales, Las Vegas. Morales stopped for the first time in 51 contests
Jan. 21, 2006 was one of the most exciting nights in boxing history. Top Rank in association with Wynn Las Vegas promoted the one of the biggest fights of the year featuring three-time world champion Erik ‘El Terrible’ Morales (48-3, 34 KOs) from Tijuana, Mexico and two-time world titlest Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao (40-3-2, 31 KOs) from the Kibawe, Philippines in “The Battle”. The fight was broadcast live on HBO Pay Per View and millions of boxing fans caught a glimpse of the Morales fall from the top.
Last year Morales won a “riveting bout” against Pacquiao. The Jan. 21 fight was a rematch for the championship. Morales was sure that Pacquiao was not match for him, saying after the first fight, “I don’t think he’s going to learn how to do it any better than from the first time. His problem is not going forward because he is good coming forward. But his problem is going backward and that is what I will do, back up Pacquiao all night long.” I’m sure Morales was more than shocked and embarrassed when he lost the second fight..
Next to Julio Cesar Chavez, Morales is the second fighter from Mexico to win world titles in three weight divisions. This division is fortunate to have the two most powerful forces in the WBC International super featherweight division face off for the second time for pound for pound action. Pacquiao is a very fast hitter and known for being an aggressive left –handed slugger. Morales have always recognized that when he speaks of Pacquiao. A right hook with a force of speed behind it beat Morales.
Pacquiao is the first fighter to ever knock Morales out. The bruttle battle ended in the tenth round from a mad rush of punches by Pacquiao. Morales was rushed to the hospital after the fight from injuries suffered during the fight. Most of all Morales training camp wanted to make sure that Morales did not receive a concussion or serious injuries during the battle.
Many people wonder if the 29-year-old Morales will give up fighting to prevent any more losses. Others wonder will he want a rematch, considering his ego was hurt more than the bruises. When Bob Arum, Morales’ promoter, was asked if Morales would throw in the towel on boxing he said, “We have to see whether he really wants to continue. I have no idea what he will do.”
“I spoke with him briefly when he came back from the hospital. He seemed a little depressed but was fine otherwise. He has plenty of money. I just don’t know what he’s going to do.” The only issue with Morales fighting Pacquiao for a third time is his weight. He might not be able to make the 130-pound weight limit.
Boos filled the Thomas & Mack Event Center as Morales went down. The fans obviously hated the fall of the No. 1 contender for Marco Antonio Barrera’s WBC super featherweight title. That title now belongs to Manny Pacquiao. Michael Rosenthal of the Union Tribune stated, “Pacquiao’s handlers aren’t thinking titles, anyway. Money is the motivation.” A lot of people are complaining and are making excuses why Morales did not win. Why is it so hard to see a Philipino boxer be the champ? The strongest man won.
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A YEAR AGO:
January 21, 2011-
Moreno, Buenos Aires,Argentina-
Unbeaten Diego Gabriel Chaves won a unanimous decision over veteran Omar Weis after twelve tough rounds to retain the WBO Latino welterweight title.
Las Heras, Mendoza,Argentina-
Lucas Martin Matthysse won the vacant WBO Inter-Continental junior welterweight title by stopping former WBO world junior welterweight champion DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley in the 8th round.
Fighting in a non-title flyweight bout, former WBA world light flyweight champion and reigning WBA interim light flyweight champ Juan Carlos Reveco won a ten-round, unanimous decision over former WBO world mini-flyweight title challenger Miguel Tello.
(In his next bout, Reveco won the WBA interim flyweight title by knocking out defending champion Jean Piero Perez in the 2nd round on June 10, 2011.)
Polanco, Distrito Federal, Mexico-
Johnny Garcia successfully defended the WBC FECARBOX super flyweight title and won the WBO Latino junior bantamweight title by unanimously outpointing defending WBO Latino champion William Urina over 12 rounds.
(Urina fought for the WBO world junior bantamweight title in his next bout. Signed for the June 11, 2011 bout after Juan Carlos Sanchez, Jr. withdrew, Urina lost by unanimous decision to defending champion Omar Narvaez after 12 rounds.)
Bangkok,Thailand-
IBF Pan Pacific junior lightweight champion Fahsai Sakkreerin stopped Yersin Jailauov in the 2nd round of a scheduled12-rounder.
TWO YEARS AGO:
January 21, 2010-
Panama City, Panama-
Luis Alberto Rios retained the WBA FEDELATIN minimumweight title with an 11-round, split decision draw with former WBC light flyweight title challenger Carlos Melo.
(In his previous bout, Rios had outpointed Melo over 10 rounds in a WBO Latino mini-flyweight title bout on November 27, 2009.)
Ameth Diaz won the vacant WBA Fedebol lightweight title with a 9-round, unanimous decision over former WBC world featherweight champion Cesar Soto.
(Exactly two years later, on January 21, 2012, Diaz challenged for the IBF world lightweight championship in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He was unanimously outpointed over 12 rounds by defending champion Miguel Vazquez.)
January 21, 2011-
Moreno, Buenos Aires,Argentina-
Unbeaten Diego Gabriel Chaves won a unanimous decision over veteran Omar Weis after twelve tough rounds to retain the WBO Latino welterweight title.
Las Heras, Mendoza,Argentina-
Lucas Martin Matthysse won the vacant WBO Inter-Continental junior welterweight title by stopping former WBO world junior welterweight champion DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley in the 8th round.
Fighting in a non-title flyweight bout, former WBA world light flyweight champion and reigning WBA interim light flyweight champ Juan Carlos Reveco won a ten-round, unanimous decision over former WBO world mini-flyweight title challenger Miguel Tello.
(In his next bout, Reveco won the WBA interim flyweight title by knocking out defending champion Jean Piero Perez in the 2nd round on June 10, 2011.)
Polanco, Distrito Federal, Mexico-
Johnny Garcia successfully defended the WBC FECARBOX super flyweight title and won the WBO Latino junior bantamweight title by unanimously outpointing defending WBO Latino champion William Urina over 12 rounds.
(Urina fought for the WBO world junior bantamweight title in his next bout. Signed for the June 11, 2011 bout after Juan Carlos Sanchez, Jr. withdrew, Urina lost by unanimous decision to defending champion Omar Narvaez after 12 rounds.)
Bangkok,Thailand-
IBF Pan Pacific junior lightweight champion Fahsai Sakkreerin stopped Yersin Jailauov in the 2nd round of a scheduled12-rounder.
TWO YEARS AGO:
January 21, 2010-
Panama City, Panama-
Luis Alberto Rios retained the WBA FEDELATIN minimumweight title with an 11-round, split decision draw with former WBC light flyweight title challenger Carlos Melo.
(In his previous bout, Rios had outpointed Melo over 10 rounds in a WBO Latino mini-flyweight title bout on November 27, 2009.)
Ameth Diaz won the vacant WBA Fedebol lightweight title with a 9-round, unanimous decision over former WBC world featherweight champion Cesar Soto.
(Exactly two years later, on January 21, 2012, Diaz challenged for the IBF world lightweight championship in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He was unanimously outpointed over 12 rounds by defending champion Miguel Vazquez.)
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1989- Juan Coggi W 12 Harold Brazier, Vasto, Italy. Retains WBA World Super Lightweight title.
Coggi was a pretty good fighter from Argentina. He had a pretty competitive trilogy with Frankie Randall, but never got to mix it up with Whitaker or Chavez. Both would have beaten him, but it would have been nice to see him get his shot.
Coggi was a pretty good fighter from Argentina. He had a pretty competitive trilogy with Frankie Randall, but never got to mix it up with Whitaker or Chavez. Both would have beaten him, but it would have been nice to see him get his shot.
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FIFTY-SIX YEARS AGO-
January 21, 1956-
Milan, Lombardia, Italy-
Reigning EBU European lightweight champion, future two-time World junior welterweight champion and future Hall of Famer Diuilio Loi outpointed perennial contender Orlando Zulueta over 10 rounds.
For more regarding Loi:
http://www.the13thround.com/phpBB2/view ... hp?t=25393
Zulueta had two world title shots during his career- losing a 10-round, split decision to future Hall of Famer Sandy Saddler for the vacant world junior lightweight title in 1949 and by TKO in the 15th round to future Hall of Famer Joe "Old Bones" Brown in 1957.
Also on the Loi-Zulueta card:
Bruno Visitin outpointed France's Louis Carrara over 10 rounds;
Letterio Petilli won a 10-round decision over Italian bantamweight champion Piero Rollo in a non-title bout.
Visitin, who lost to Loi twice, held the Italian lightweight title, the Italian welterweight title, the Italian light middleweight title, and the European light middleweight title during his career.
Rollo, a future three-time European bantamweight champion, challenged for the NBA world bantamweight title in 1961, losing by TKO in the 9th round to future Hall of Famer Eder Jofre. During his career, Rollo beat such fighters as Tanny Campo, Mario D'Agata, Billy Rafferty, Jackie Brown, Jean Pierre Cossemyns, and Alphonse Halimi.
Lima, Peru-
Mauro Mina knocked out Oscar Montes in the third round of a scheduled 10-rounder to improve to 4-0 with 3 KOs.
For more regarding Mina, who went on to become a major light heavyweight contender and, although never a world champion, one of the best light heavyweights of his era, see DECEMBER 27.
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines-
Reigning EBU European bantamweight champion Mario D'Agata won a 10-round, split decision over reigning Philippines Games and Amusement Board bantamweight champion [/b]Little Cezar[/b].
Three fights later, on June 29, 1956, D'Agata would stop defending champion Robert Cohen to win the world bantamweight title. He would lose the title to Alphonse Halimi on April 1, 1957 by decision after 15 rounds.
On the same card as the D'Agata-Cezar card, Dommy Ursua outpointed Leo Zulueta over 10 rounds.
Ursua would go on to twice challenge for world titles- losing to NBA bantamweight champion Raul Macias by TKO-11 on June 15, 1957 and to world flyweight champion and future Hall of Famer Pascual Perez by 15-round, unanimous decision on December 15, 1958.
Zulueta would upset by then former champ Perez by a 10-round, split decision in 1963.
January 21, 1956-
Milan, Lombardia, Italy-
Reigning EBU European lightweight champion, future two-time World junior welterweight champion and future Hall of Famer Diuilio Loi outpointed perennial contender Orlando Zulueta over 10 rounds.
For more regarding Loi:
http://www.the13thround.com/phpBB2/view ... hp?t=25393
Zulueta had two world title shots during his career- losing a 10-round, split decision to future Hall of Famer Sandy Saddler for the vacant world junior lightweight title in 1949 and by TKO in the 15th round to future Hall of Famer Joe "Old Bones" Brown in 1957.
Also on the Loi-Zulueta card:
Bruno Visitin outpointed France's Louis Carrara over 10 rounds;
Letterio Petilli won a 10-round decision over Italian bantamweight champion Piero Rollo in a non-title bout.
Visitin, who lost to Loi twice, held the Italian lightweight title, the Italian welterweight title, the Italian light middleweight title, and the European light middleweight title during his career.
Rollo, a future three-time European bantamweight champion, challenged for the NBA world bantamweight title in 1961, losing by TKO in the 9th round to future Hall of Famer Eder Jofre. During his career, Rollo beat such fighters as Tanny Campo, Mario D'Agata, Billy Rafferty, Jackie Brown, Jean Pierre Cossemyns, and Alphonse Halimi.
Lima, Peru-
Mauro Mina knocked out Oscar Montes in the third round of a scheduled 10-rounder to improve to 4-0 with 3 KOs.
For more regarding Mina, who went on to become a major light heavyweight contender and, although never a world champion, one of the best light heavyweights of his era, see DECEMBER 27.
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines-
Reigning EBU European bantamweight champion Mario D'Agata won a 10-round, split decision over reigning Philippines Games and Amusement Board bantamweight champion [/b]Little Cezar[/b].
Three fights later, on June 29, 1956, D'Agata would stop defending champion Robert Cohen to win the world bantamweight title. He would lose the title to Alphonse Halimi on April 1, 1957 by decision after 15 rounds.
On the same card as the D'Agata-Cezar card, Dommy Ursua outpointed Leo Zulueta over 10 rounds.
Ursua would go on to twice challenge for world titles- losing to NBA bantamweight champion Raul Macias by TKO-11 on June 15, 1957 and to world flyweight champion and future Hall of Famer Pascual Perez by 15-round, unanimous decision on December 15, 1958.
Zulueta would upset by then former champ Perez by a 10-round, split decision in 1963.
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2012
Miguel Vazquez W 12 Ameth Diaz, Guadalajara, Mexico. Retains IBF Lightweight Title. Referee: David Fields | judge: Larry Layton 120-107 | judge: Al Wilensky 119-108 | judge: Dave Hess 120-107.
Miguel Vazquez W 12 Ameth Diaz, Guadalajara, Mexico. Retains IBF Lightweight Title. Referee: David Fields | judge: Larry Layton 120-107 | judge: Al Wilensky 119-108 | judge: Dave Hess 120-107.
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Re: JANUARY 21ST
SIXTY-ONE YEARS AGO-
January 21, 1955-
Syracuse, New York-
Future Hall of Famer (IBHOF, WBHF) Carmen Basilio outpointed middleweight Peter Mueller over ten rounds.
In his next bout, on June 10, 1955, Basilio stopped defending champion Tony DeMarco in the 12th round to win the world welterweight title.
Basilio was involved in four consecutive Ring Magazine Fights Of The Year:
1955- his second TKO-12 win over DeMarco by which he retained the world welterweight title;
1956- his TKO-9 over Johnny Saxton by which he regained the world welterweight title;
1957- his upset SD 15 over Sugar Ray Robinson to win the world middleweight title;
1958- his SD 15 loss to Robinson by which he lost the world middleweight title.
January 21, 1955-
Syracuse, New York-
Future Hall of Famer (IBHOF, WBHF) Carmen Basilio outpointed middleweight Peter Mueller over ten rounds.
In his next bout, on June 10, 1955, Basilio stopped defending champion Tony DeMarco in the 12th round to win the world welterweight title.
Basilio was involved in four consecutive Ring Magazine Fights Of The Year:
1955- his second TKO-12 win over DeMarco by which he retained the world welterweight title;
1956- his TKO-9 over Johnny Saxton by which he regained the world welterweight title;
1957- his upset SD 15 over Sugar Ray Robinson to win the world middleweight title;
1958- his SD 15 loss to Robinson by which he lost the world middleweight title.