Mario Cusson vs. Dave Hilton Jr. (1st meeting)

Cusson (far left) and Hilton (far right) with promoter Henri Spitzer before their fight

Mario Cusson 137 lbs drew with Dave Hilton 146 lbs by TD at 1:33 in round 3 of 12

• Date: 1983-12-04
• Location: Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Referee: Guy Jutras
• Judge: Bruno Beaudry
• Judge: Jacques Mailhot
• Judge: Jean Marie Pellerin

• Canadian Welterweight Title (4th defense of Cusson)
• Time: 1:33
• Weights: Cusson 137.3 lbs, Hilton Jr. 146.2 lbs

Notes

• Fight was originally scheduled for October 23, 1980 ([1]).
• Cusson suffered a deep cut from an accidental headbutt and was unable to continue.
• Cusson earned $135,000 for the fight, while Hilton Jr. made $125,000.

Video Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPI2R9mFeqc

Preceded by: Cusson vs. Herbert

Canadian Welterweight Title Fight # 84

Succeeded by: Cusson vs. Hilton Jr. II