BUT, the man who got the most attention among the visitors came in from Stockton, CA, named Yaqui “Indian” Lopez, who fought a pair of terrific battles with Saad Muhammad in 1978 and 1980.

Después de 14 asaltos el olvidadisimo Yaqui López estaba dandole una terrible guerra al campeón semipesado Matthew Saad Muhammad buscando convertise en el primer mexicano en conseguirlo. I’ve been thinking recently about Richard Penniman (better known as Little Richard) who died on May 9 at age 87. The latter gained “Fight of the Year” by Ring Magazine. MATTHEW SAAD MUHAMMAD w rsf 14 YAQUI LOPEZ July 13, 1980; Great Gorge Playboy Hotel, McAfee, NJ WHEN Matthew Saad Muhammad was at his peak he was all but impossible to beat. Full fight stats, opponent information and results - BoxStat.co Advanced Boxing Stats Fan Rating: 3. Posted by Patrick Connor on May 26, 2014 06:49. Photograph: The Ring Magazine/Getty Images Yaqui didn’t win another round. Franklin clinched the victory with a right hand punch that landed on Lopez' left eye, drenching the fighter's face with blood. Yaqui Lopez vs Matthew Saad Muhammad on July 13, 1980. The late 1970s and early 1980s was a golden age for the light heavyweight division. Matthew and Yaqui 33 ... Muhammad vs Lopez II July 13, 2020. Lopez began to tire and fight in spurts in the championship rounds, whereas Muhammad was fighting every single second. Fan Cards: 4. Después de 14 asaltos el olvidadisimo Yaqui López estaba dandole una terrible guerra al campeón semipesado Matthew Saad Muhammad buscando convertise en el primer mexicano en conseguirlo. Random Classics: Matthew Saad Muhammad Vs. Yaqui Lopez I And II. The latter gained “Fight of the Year” by Ring Magazine.

Little Richard was born in Macon, Georgia, in 1932 and was one of the founding fathers of rock and roll. The 1980 rematch goes down as one of the greatest LHW fights of all time, with round 8 rivaling Hearns/Hagler round 1. Share Tweet “War is thus an act of … Carlos De Leon vs Yaqui Lopez. The popular and affable Liverpool native, who held the WBC title from 1974-'78 and fought hall of famer Matthew Saad Muhammad vs. Yaqui Lopez II was named Fight of the Year for 1980 and the 84th greatest title fight of all-time in 1996, and the eighth round was named Round of the Year for 1980 and the 8th most exciting round in boxing history in 2001. Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Yaqui Lopez I - 1978-10-24 - NABF Light Heavyweight Title - Part 1/3 Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Yaqui Lopez I - 1978-10-24 - NABF Light Heavyweight Title - … Matthew and Yaqui 33 ... Muhammad vs Lopez II July 13, 2020.

While champions such as Victor Galindez, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, John Conteh, Matthew Saad Muhammad, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Mike Rossman, Michael Spinks and Marvin Johnson ruled the roost, the list of top challengers was nearly as formidable. Average: 3 (1 vote) Read more. An unforgettable return fight took place in July 1980. Date: Wednesday, September 21, 1983. John Conteh was Britain's light heavyweight matinee idol during the Golden Age of the 175-pound division. BUT, the man who got the most attention among the visitors came in from Stockton, CA, named Yaqui “Indian” Lopez, who fought a pair of terrific battles with Saad Muhammad in 1978 and 1980.

Matthew Saad Muhammad vs. Yaqui Lopez II - What a fight! No one had been entirely satisfied with the result of that clash and Matthew had told Yaqui that if he won the title, he would give Lopez a shot. BoxRec.com uses cookies to make the site simpler. After taking 20 unanswered blows in a brutal eighth round, Matthew Saad Muhammad recovered and knocked out Yaqui López to retain his world … Matthew Saad Muhammad vs. Yaqui Lopez II was named Fight of the Year for 1980 and the 84th greatest title fight of all-time in 1996, and the eighth round was named Round of the Year for 1980 and the 8th most exciting round in boxing history in 2001.