35 years ago

Date: 6th March 1989

Venue: Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada

Title: vacant WBO World Super-lightweight Title

Promoter: Don King

Tv: HBO

Hector Camacho
( 33 - 0 - 0 )
Weight: 140 lbs

Ray Mancini
( 29 - 3 - 0 )
Weight: 139 lbs

The vacant WBO World Super-lightweight Title fight between Hector Camacho and Ray Mancini took place on Monday, 6th March 1989, at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada. Camacho won the fight via a split decision after twelve rounds. It was a closely contested bout, with both fighters showing their skills and determination.

Camacho came into the fight as the 3-to-1 favorite. Mancini was a tough opponent, but Camacho's excellent hand speed, movement, and reflexes allowed him to avoid Mancini's punches with uncanny ability. Despite not displaying his vintage form, Camacho did enough to impress the judges and become the WBO Junior Welterweight Champion.

Mancini, on the other hand, had lost his previous two fights before the bout against Camacho but put up a great fight, but it was not enough to sway the judges in his favor. Mancini had high praise for Camacho after the fight, stating that he had an excellent sense of humor and was a talented fighter.

The match was a closely contested one, with both fighters having their moments. Camacho, however, managed to maintain his composure and avoid Mancini's punches more effectively, which eventually led him to secure the victory. The fight went the full twelve rounds, and the judges had to decide the winner based on their scorecards. Camacho won via a split decision, and he was crowned the new WBO Junior Welterweight Champion