On this Day… October 20

1982.- At the Public Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, American Leroy Haley defended his WBC super lightweight title by defeating Argentine Juan Jose Gimenez by decision.

1990.- At the Hanyang University Stadium in Seoul, Korean Sungkil Moon defended his WBC super flyweight title by defeating Japanese Kenji Matsumura.

1992.- Russian Yuri Arbachakov defeated Korean Yunun Chin by decision in Tokyo, Japan. In this fight the WBC flyweight title was on the line.

2007.- In Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexican Cristian Mijares defended his WBC super flyweight title by knocking out Franck Gorjoux in the first round.

2012.- American Danny Garcia was crowned WBC super lightweight champion by knocking out Mexican Erik Morales in the fourth round. This fight took place in Brooklyn, New York.

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