Jim Watt vs. Howard Davis Jr.

Howard Davis Jr 134 lbs lost to Jim Watt 135 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15

• Date: 1980-06-07
• Location: Ibrox Park, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
• Referee: Carlos Padilla 144-145
• Judge: Jose Juan Guerra 142-149
• Judge: Angel C Tovar 144-147

• World Boxing Council Lightweight Title (3rd defense by Watt)
• Fight Poster

Notes

• The Associated Press reported:

A crowd of 15,000 braved pouring rain to see Watt, always calm and collected, outbox former Olympic champion Davis, who was unbeaten in 13 previous professional contests. . . . Davis, a narrow pre-fight favorite, was slow to settle in front of the shouting Scottish crowd. Southpaw Watt completely dominated the opening half of the bout and although the challenger produced some telling late blows, the result was not in doubt.

• According to the AP, Watt was paid $1 million and Davis $300,000.

Articles

• "Scot retains WBC crown" Associated Press, June 9, 1980
• "A great stramash in Glasgow" By Clive Gammon, Sports Illustrated, June 16, 1980