Sean O'Grady vs. Hilmer Kenty
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Sean O'Grady 133 lbs beat Hilmer Kenty 134 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15
- Date: 1981-04-12
- Location: Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
- Referee: Larry Hazzard 146-139
- Judge: Vincent Rainone 146-138
- Judge: Richard F Murry 147-137
- WBA World Lightweight Title (4th defense by Kenty)
- Promoter: Bob Arum (Top Rank)
- Aired On: ABC Wide World of Sports (Main Event)
Notes
- O'Grady clearly punched his way to the title victory over a competitive Kenty, who spent the second half of the fight largely on the defensive retreat.
- Kenty was knocked down once in the 2nd round and once in the 8th round.
- O'Grady's WBA Title was stripped, after he failed to face #1 contender Claude Noel.