Vinny Pazienza vs. Abdelkader Marbi

Vinny Pazienza 137 lbs lost to Abdelkader Marbi by TKO in round 5

• Date: 1984-12-01
• Location: Palasport di San Siro, Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Pazienza was butted in the third round by Marbi. In the fifth, with Pazienza bleeding profusely, the fight was stopped and given to Marbi. Pazienza and his people went nuts. They claim they were told afterward by officials at ringside that the fight would be ruled a no contest, since the end was brought about by an illegal act. Pazienza said, "I rocked him. I had him on Queer Street."

Sports Illustrated - June 1, 1987