On this day in 1988, Iran Barkley scored a major upset by knocking out Hall of Fame legend Thomas Hearns in the third round to win the WBC middleweight title, 36 years ago. This victory marked a significant moment in boxing history as Barkley became the new Middleweight champion. Additionally, 28 years ago, Oscar De La Hoya stopped Julio Cesar Chavez on cuts in the fourth round to win the WBC junior welterweight title. This fight was notable as it was De La Hoya's first mega fight, and it solidified his status as a top boxer.
𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘: In 1996, Oscar De La Hoya defeats Julio Cesar Chavez in the 4th round as the NEW ...WBC Super Lightweight Champion! 🔥 https://t.co/Sk1D2FmdrL
Today I beat the best fighter ever from Mexico @Jcchavez115 28 years ago. @DAZNBoxing with @EvaLongoria and @GoldenBoyBoxing produced an amazing documentary on that event.
Poster in my #boxing collection from when the great @OscarDeLaHoya stopped fellow HOF legend Julio Cesar Chavez on cuts in rd 4 to win the @WBCBoxing junior welterweight title in their 1st mega fight -- 28 years ago today. @makeawar https://t.co/G5j3PlA21g
Poster in my #boxing collection from the great @OscarDeLaHoya stopped fellow HOF legend Julio Cesar Chavez on cuts in rd 4 to win the @WBCBoxing junior welterweight title in their 1st mega fight -- 28 years ago today. @makeawar https://t.co/7jgOZ5hlnW
Poster in my #boxing collection from when HOF legend @RealMiguelCotto stopped Sergio Martinez in rd 10 to win the lineal/@WBCBoxing 160 title & become 1st Puerto Rican male to win titles in 4 divisions in a fight I covered at ringside at @TheGarden - 10 years ago today. @wbcmoro https://t.co/CDDsYUIYyN
Rare cardboard site poster in my #boxing collection from host Bally's during fight week from epic 3rd fight ('03 FOY) between late, great Arturo Gatti, my all-time favorite fighter, & Micky Ward -- 21 yrs ago today. @Main_Events @loudibella @CarlMoretti @Jmizzone @patlynchboxing https://t.co/aiQbcbSgBc
Program in my #boxing collection from when Iran Barkley scored a major upset by knocking out HOF legend Thomas Hearns in rd 3 to win the @WBCBoxing middleweight title in their 1st fight -- 36 years ago today. @wbcmoro https://t.co/2fa455EfXv
Program in my #boxing collection from when Iran Barklsey scored a major upset by knocking out HOF legend Thomas Hearns in rd 3 to win the @WBCBoxing middleweight title in their 1st fight -- 36 years ago today. @wbcmoro https://t.co/HGVB1e2zBj
#OnThisDay in 1988, Iran Barkley upset Thomas Hearns to become the new Middleweight champ 🤯 https://t.co/pQJMc2vkJh