Gómez Knocks Out Zárate; Vaca Wins WBC Welterweight Title
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On October 28, 1978, Wilfredo Gómez knocked out Carlos Zárate in the fifth round.
On October 28, 1987, Mexican boxer Jorge Vaca became the WBC welterweight world champion.
Gómez’s victory over Zárate represented the sixth defense of the WBC super bantamweight world title for the Puerto Rican boxer.
Both Gómez and Zárate entered the 1978 fight undefeated, with a combined record of 73 wins and zero losses.
The contest is described as one of the most legendary fights that fueled the sports rivalry between Puerto Rico and Mexico.
Vaca defeated Jamaica-born, England-based boxer Lloyd Honeyghan by technical decision after eight rounds.
The bout took place at the Grand Hall of Wembley in London, England.
The Vaca-Honeyghan fight was held within the programs established during the Annual Convention of the World Boxing Council, which was on its penultimate day.
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