41 years ago
Hector Camacho vs Rafael Solis
Date: 18th November 1983
Venue: Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Title: WBC World Super-featherweight Title
Promoter: Don King
Tv: HBO
Hector Camacho
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22
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0
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0
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Weight: 129½ lbs
Rafael Solis
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29
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3
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2
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Weight: 129 lbs
On Friday, November 18th, 1983, undefeated WBC Super Featherweight Champion Hector "Macho" Camacho defended his title against No. 1 contender Rafael Solis in a highly anticipated match. The two Puerto Rican fighters had a long-standing rivalry and the atmosphere was charged with tension as they stepped into the ring at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan.
Camacho had already established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world, having won the WBC title just a few months prior with a fifth-round TKO of Rafael Limon. The 21-year-old had an impressive record of 22-0 going into the Solis fight, and was widely considered to be one of the most exciting and talented boxers of his generation.
Solis, on the other hand, was a relative newcomer to the world of professional boxing, with a record of 16-2-2. But he was hungry for victory, and determined to take down his fierce rival and claim the WBC title for himself.
From the opening bell, it was clear that this was going to be a hard-fought battle. Both boxers came out swinging, exchanging blows and moving quickly around the ring. But it was Camacho who soon began to gain the upper hand, landing a series of powerful punches that left Solis struggling to keep up.
Despite his best efforts, Solis was unable to mount a significant offense against Camacho, who continued to dominate the fight with his speed and precision. In the end, the judges awarded Camacho a unanimous decision victory, with all three scorecards reading 118-109 in his favor.
The win cemented Camacho's status as one of the top boxers of his time, and he went on to enjoy a long and successful career in the sport. But the fight with Solis would always be remembered as one of his most intense and memorable bouts, a true test of his skill and determination in the face of a worthy opponent.