World Boxing Association Light Heavyweight Champion Eddie Mustafa Muhammad made the first defense of his title after stopping Jerry Martin at 2:25 of round at at the Great Gorge Playboy Club in McAfee, New Jersey on July 20th, 1980. Muhammad led on two scorecards 88-82 and 87-83 with one even 85-85. The 28 year old Muhammad improved to 37-4-1, 31 KO’s while the 26 year old Martin dropped to 19-2, 12 KO’s.
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This day in boxing history, July 20
Posted: July 20, 2018 in BoxingTags: Boxing, Boxing history, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Great Gorge Playboy Club, Jerry Martin, McAfee, This day in boxing history, World Boxing Association
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Castro's Kingdom 