This Day In Boxing History… April 29
1963.- Ralph Dupas Is Crowned In New Orleans
At the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Ralph Dupas reached glory by capturing the WBC World Super Welterweight Title. Dupas defeated Dennis Moyer via a 15-round decision in a technical battle that etched his name into the organization’s history books.
1966.- Sandro Lopopolo Triumphs
Before His Home Crowd In Rome The PalaEur in Rome witnessed a historic night for Italian boxing when Sandro Lopopolo defeated the fierce Venezuelan Carlos “Morocho” Hernández by decision. With this victory, Lopopolo claimed the WBC World Super Lightweight Championship, overcoming the power of Venezuela’s first-ever world champion.
1971.- Carmelo Bossi Retains The Crown
In Madrid Italy’s Carmelo Bossi traveled to Spain to successfully defend his WBC Super Welterweight Title. In a high-tension showdown in Madrid, Bossi defeated Spanish challenger José Hernández, maintaining his status as the monarch of the 154-pound division.
1978.- Alexis Argüello Displays His Power
In Inglewood At the legendary Forum in Inglewood, California, Nicaragua’s Alexis “El Flaco Explosivo” Argüello delivered another masterclass. Argüello defended his WBC Super Featherweight Title by technically knocking out Filipino Rey Tam in the fifth round, confirming why he is considered one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in history.
2000.- Lennox Lewis Dominates At Madison Square Garden
In the temple of boxing, New York’s Madison Square Garden, Britain’s Lennox Lewis reaffirmed his supremacy in the heavyweight division. Lewis needed only two rounds to demolish and knockout American Michael Grant, retaining his WBC World Heavyweight Title before an electrified audience.
