Hugo Corro vs. Vito Antuofermo 'Middleweight Championship'

[Rover]

This was one of the first fights I ever recorded as my family had just purchased the new invention called the VCR just prior to this. I remember recording over this fight because I thought it was a rather dull fight at the time. Please remember that VCR tape cost about thirty U.S. dollars at the time.

I've never watched a clean copy of this fight since I saw it live. Check out the final records of Vito and Hugo and see how eerily similar they were.

$30 for a tape? Yikes!

[Arbachakov]

Corro was average and this was a terrible fight.

[Rover]

Corro was average and this was a terrible fight.

It may have been one of the 'Worst' non-action Championship Bouts ever.

The only reason that Vito Antuofermo got this bout over Marvin Hagler, was because Marvin
had a 'signed' contract with CBS-TV that he couldn't get out of.

Didn't he fight on the undercard?

[Rover]

Yes he did,,,,,,

But the Hugo Corro vs. Vito Antuofermo was 'origianally' slated for February 3, 1979.

That fight contract was 'signed' in December 1978 - when Marvin was still 'under contract'
with CBS.

The Hugo Corro vs. Vito Antuofermo bout had to go forth, to fulfill their Television contract
obligations.

Thanks for the clarification.

[Rover]

Rico,

Hugo Corro injured his right hand a couple days before the February 3, 1979 bout.

Then he badly injured his right ankle in late April 1979.

As of late-May 1979 - Hugo Corro was '80 Kg's (175 lbs.)

He should've postponed the fight.

[Nile4000]

They should've given that shot to Hagler.

[Rover]

They should've given that shot to Hagler.

Indeed they should've.

[Rover]

They should've given that shot to Hagler.

Interesting statement by Vito Antuofermo after his Draw with Marvin Hagler.

Vito said Hugo Corro was stronger than Marvin Hagler, and punched with equal power
in his right-hand.

Given the lack of objectivity (considering Hagler'd held him to a draw while he'd gotten the dec over Corro), that should be taken with a grain of salt.

[giacomino]

Corro was average and this was a terrible fight.

It may have been one of the 'Worst' non-action Championship Bouts ever.

If you've seen Mike Weaver vs James "Quick" Tillis, you've seen worse. I was in the crowd and went horse booing the lack of action

[Rover]

Corro was average and this was a terrible fight.

It may have been one of the 'Worst' non-action Championship Bouts ever.

If you've seen Mike Weaver vs James "Quick" Tillis, you've seen worse. I was in the crowd and went horse booing the lack of action

Unfortunately, I've seen that yawnfest.

[Rover]

Hugo Corro was so embarrassed by his performance, he retired.

And I thought he retained his Championship by a 15-Round Draw.

Hugo did have an excuse, as he was coming off of 'two' bad injuries prior
to this bout.

Vito was horrible for the first 10-Rounds, and sloppy for the last 5-Rounds.

Too bad he didn't stay retired.