Alexis Arguello vs. Cornelius Boza Edwards
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Alexis Arguello 136 lbs beat Cornelius Boza Edwards 134 lbs by RTD at 3:00 in round 8 of 10
- Date: 1980-08-09
- Location: Resorts International Hotel & Casino, Superstar Theatre, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
- Referee: Tony Perez
- Judge: Charlie Spina
- Judge: Richard F Murry
Comments
After a slow opening, Boza Edwards began to press the fight, while Arguello would make his opponent miss and then counter with short punches. After some close rounds, Arguello began to overwhelm Boza Edwards in round 7 with clean punches. Arguello continued his assault in round 8, and a weary Boza Edwards finished the round on wobbly legs. Boza Edwards would retire in his corner prior to round 9.