41 years ago

Date: 7th August 1983

Title: vacant WBC World Super-featherweight Title

Promoter: Don King

Tv: CBS Sports Sunday

Hector Camacho
( 21 - 0 - 0 )
Weight: 130 lbs

Rafael Limon
( 50 - 12 - 2 )
Weight: 129½ lbs

Hector "Macho" Camacho faced Rafael "Bazooka" Limon in a highly anticipated bout for the vacant WBC World Super-featherweight Title on Sunday 7th August 1983. The fight took place at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in front of a crowd of 10,000 spectators.

Camacho was a 21-year-old rising star in the sport, with a professional record of 21-0-0, while Limon was a 29-year-old veteran with a record of 43-8-2. Camacho was the clear favorite going into the fight, as he was known for his incredible speed and power, while Limon was seen as an underdog with little chance of winning.

The fight itself was a one-sided affair, with Camacho dominating from the opening bell. Camacho's speed and footwork proved too much for Limon, who was unable to mount any significant offense throughout the bout. In the fifth round, Camacho landed a series of hard punches that sent Limon to the canvas, and the referee stopped the fight, awarding Camacho the victory by TKO.

Camacho's victory was impressive and convincing, as he showed that he was a force to be reckoned with in the super-featherweight division. The win also marked the first world title of Camacho's career, as he captured the WBC super-featherweight crown. This victory was a crucial step in Camacho's rise to becoming one of the biggest names in boxing, and he went on to have an illustrious career in the sport.

The fight between Camacho and Limon was not without controversy. Prior to the fight, Bobby Chacon was the reigning WBC super-featherweight champion, but he was stripped of his title when he failed to come to terms for a Don King-promoted title defense against Camacho. This led to the title being declared vacant, and Camacho and Limon fighting for the championship. Additionally, there were disagreements over the purses for the fighters, with Camacho receiving $150,000 and Limon receiving $50,000.