Mike Ayala vs. Raul Tirado

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Mike Ayala 121 lbs beat Raul Tirado 123 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

"San Antonio super bantamweight Mike Ayala showed an abundance of quickness, agility and ring sense Tuesday night as he won a unanimous decision over Raul Tirado of Mexico City in the Municipal Auditorium. Ayala, 120 3/4, stayed on the move throughout the 10-round bout, slipping punches, striking with jabs, rights and his favorite left hook to score the victory. Though Ayala seemed to have control of the bout in its entirety, Tirado also landed several left hooks, especially in the 10th round when he appeared to hurt Ayala with three straight. Tirado, 122 1/2, got his share of good blows in, but Ayala's form and punching was superb. Ayala hit Tirado with everything." -San Antonio Express

  • Attendance - 2,115

Post-fight comments

  • "I was trying to show the people I still have class, that I can move around and box. I was in control of the fight all the way." -Mike Ayala
  • "Here in San Antonio the art of boxing is not important. You either come and kill or you lose. And I know I won eight rounds." -Raul Tirado
  • "Nowadays, world champions pick their opponents. Do you think Pancho Rosales would bring Alfonso Zamora in here if Mike had knocked Tirado out in two rounds?" -Tony Ayala, Sr., Mike's father and manager
  • "Tirado was boxing. He won the last five rounds without question." -Pancho Rosales, Tirado's manager, disputing the decision
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