Montell Griffin vs. Jose Luis Rivera

Montell Griffin 174 lbs beat Jose Luis Rivera 174 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 2000-04-22
• Location: Tianhe Sports Complex, Guangzhou, China
• Referee: Bernie Profato
• Judge: Ron Greenley 118-110
• Judge: Joe O'Neill 117-111
• Judge: Paul Silverman 120-108

• IBC Light Heavyweight Title (Vacant title)
• Aired on: Showtime Championship Boxing

Notes

• Title had become vacant upon the retirement of Salvatore Di Salvatore.
• Rivera suffered a serious cut over the left eye during the fight.
• Griffin cut over the left eye in round 11.
• Showtime's commentators unofficially scored the bout 119-109 in favor of Griffin.

Bout Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOiZ8D5zuMk

Preceded by: Di Salvatore vs. Altamirano

IBC Light Heavyweight Title Fight # 7

Succeeded by: Whitaker vs. Wright