Davey Moore vs Roberto Duran

On June 16th, 1983, Roberto Duran and Davey Moore faced off in a highly anticipated WBA World Super Welterweight Title fight at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Moore, who was undefeated in 12 fights, was defending the title for the fourth time, while Duran was looking to redeem himself after recent losses to Sugar Ray Leonard, Wilfred Benitez and Kirkland Laing.

The fight was an intense and dramatic one, with both fighters showing a great deal of skill and determination. Duran, who weighed in at 152½ lbs, struggled in the early rounds but managed to find his footing and began to land some heavy blows. Moore, who weighed in at 154 lbs, was unable to withstand the barrage of punches from Duran, and the fight was called in the 8th round, with Duran winning by TKO.

The victory was a defining moment for Duran, who proved that he was still a formidable fighter despite his recent defeats. Moore, for his part, was praised for his bravery and resilience in the face of Duran's onslaught.

The fight was promoted by Top Rank and was officiated by referee Kazumasa Kuwata. Duran's record before the fight was an impressive 76-4-0, while Moore was undefeated in 12 fights. The result was a stunning victory for Duran, who cemented his place as one of the greats of his time.