Hilmer Kenty vs. Young Ho Oh

Hilmer Kenty 135 lbs beat Young Ho Oh 134 lbs by TKO at 2:15 in round 9 of 15

• Date: 1980-08-02
• Location: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, USA
• Referee: Ernesto Magana 79-74
• Judge:
• Judge: Mike Glienna 79-72
• Judge: Roberto Ramirez Sr 79-73

• WBA World Lightweight Title (1st defense by Kenty)
• Promoter: Harold Smith (Muhammad Ali Professional Sports, Inc. (MAPS))
• Ring Announcer: Jimmy Lennon Sr.
• Aired On: CBS Sports Saturday

Notes

• Oh entered the fight as the WBA #1 lightweight contender.
• Referee decided the challenger could take no more and stopped the fight while Oh is being battered on the ropes.
• Celebrity champions at ringside for this bout included Muhammad Ali, Ken Norton, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, and Carlos Palomino.