Carlos Monzon vs. Rodrigo Valdez (1st meeting)
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Carlos Monzon 159 lbs beat Rodrigo Valdes 160 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15
- Date: 1976-06-26
- Location: Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco
- Referee: Raymond Baldeyrou 146-144
- Judge: Andre Bernier 147-145
- Judge: Pierre Talayrac 148-144
- World Boxing Council Middleweight Title
- World Boxing Association Middleweight Title
- Weights: Monzon 159 lbs, Valdez 159.75 lbs
- Valdez was dropped to his knees from a straight right in the 14th round.
- Valdez took six attempts at the weigh-in to get under the limit.
- Valdez's younger brother had been killed in a knifing incident five days before the fight.
- Monzon was paid $250,000 for the fight; Valdez $200,000
| Preceded by: Monzon vs. Tonna |
WBA Middleweight Title Fight # 30 |
Succeeded by: Monzon vs. Valdez II |
| Preceded by: Valdez vs. Cohen |
WBC Middleweight Title Fight # 30 |
Succeeded by: Monzon vs. Valdez II |