Carlos Monzon vs. Tony Licata

Carlos Monzon 159 lbs beat Tony Licata 160 lbs by TKO at 2:43 in round 10 of 15

• Date: 1975-06-30
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
• Referee: Tony Perez

World Boxing Association Middleweight Title (11th defending of Monzon)

In a televised fight, Middleweight Champion Carlos Monzon (in his only title bout at Madison Square Garden) found a competitive and game opponent in young Tony Licata. Monzon was clearly ahead on points and dominated the bout with frequent combinations. Licata tried hard, and landed on occasion, but he was hit more often and had trouble penetrating Monzon's defenses.

"In the second fight, Carlos Monzon of Argentina took charge early and seemed headed for a quick knockout against young Tony Licata of New Orleans. But Licata fought back gamely, stinging the champion several times as he bounced off the ropes. Still, Monzon was in total control and seemed capable of putting Licata away at anytime. The American discarded his fight plan and chose to slug it out with Monzon, who is unbeaten in 79 consecutive fights. Finally, Monzon broke through, decking Licata in the 8th with a right cross and then dropping him twice more in the 10th before referee Tony Perez stopped it at 2:43 of the round." -Associated Press

• This bout was part of a double-header at MSG along with the light-heavyweight world title bout between Victor Galindez and Jorge Ahumada. As well as with a telecast of the Muhammad Ali - Joe Bugner heavyweight title bout from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Post-fight comments

• "I could have got away from him, but I didn't listen to my corner." -Tony Licata

• "Licata might become champion someday, but he will have to wait until I retire." - Carlos Monzon