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On This Day in Boxing History\u2026 March 16<\/p>\n

1980: Alan Minter reaches glory at Caesars Palace<\/p>\n

Great Britain\u2019s Alan Minter became the new WBC Middleweight monarch by defeating the gritty Italian Vito Antuofermo via split decision in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was a brutal battle of attrition where Minter\u2019s superior technique and reach eventually overcame Antuofermo\u2019s relentless pressure. This victory was a historic landmark for British boxing, cementing Minter\u2019s legacy as one of the premier middleweights of his era.<\/p>\n

1991: Sung-kil Moon imposes his power in Spain<\/p>\n

In a rare European appearance for an Asian champion, South Korea\u2019s Sung-kil Moon showed why he was one of the most feared punchers in the lower weight classes. Fighting in Zaragoza, Spain, Moon successfully defended his WBC Super Flyweight title by knocking out Ghana\u2019s Nana Konadu in just four rounds. Moon\u2019s sheer aggression proved too much for Konadu, who failed to handle the defending champion\u2019s devastating power.<\/p>\n

1992: \u201cFinito\u201d L\u00f3pez shines before his home crowd<\/p>\n

The legendary Ricardo \u201cFinito\u201d L\u00f3pez delivered one of his masterful WBC Strawweight title defenses in Mexico City. Before a passionate hometown crowd, L\u00f3pez defeated the Philippines\u2019 Pretty Boy Lucas by unanimous decision. It was an exhibition of pure boxing; the Mexican\u2019s flawless technique and piston-like left jab completely neutralized every offensive attempt from the challenger.<\/p>\n

1996: \u201cIron Mike\u201d returns to the Heavyweight throne<\/p>\n

In one of the most memorable nights in Las Vegas history, Mike Tyson reclaimed his status as world champion by knocking out Britain\u2019s Frank Bruno in the third round. With this victory, Tyson captured the WBC Heavyweight title. Bruno, the defending champion, was unable to withstand the explosiveness of a Tyson who appeared to have regained his peak physical and mental form following his return to the ring.<\/p>\n

1996: Keith Holmes crowned Middleweight champion<\/p>\n

On the same star-studded card at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Keith Holmes stunned the boxing world by capturing the WBC Middleweight title. Holmes stopped Quincy Taylor in the ninth round, showcasing exceptional endurance and a sharp counter-punching ability that eventually dismantled the champion\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n

1996: \u201cFinito\u201d L\u00f3pez doubles down in Sin City<\/p>\n

During that same magical night in 1996, Ricardo \u201cFinito\u201d L\u00f3pez reaffirmed his \u201cinvincible\u201d status by knocking out the Philippines\u2019 Ala Villamor in eight rounds. In this defense of his WBC Strawweight title, L\u00f3pez displayed a perfect blend of precision and power that left Villamor with no answers, proving once again why the Mexican was considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet.<\/p>\n

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