Pipino Cuevas vs. Angel Espada (2nd meeting)
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Pipino Cuevas 147 lbs beat Angel Espada 147 lbs by RTD at 3:00 in round 11 of 15
- Date: 1977-11-19
- Location: Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Referee: Jesus Celis 106-104
- Judge: 104-104
- WBA World Welterweight Title
- Espada did not come out for the 12th round, due to a broken jaw. Espada was down in the 2nd round.
"Mexico's Jose (Pipino) Cuevas not only successfully defended his WBA welterweight title but also probably sent his challenger, Angel 'Cholo' Espada of Puerto Rico, into retirement with a broken jaw. Cuevas, using bull-like charges and a stinging left hand, sent the challenger to the hospital following the bout at Roberto Clemente Coliseum. A hard left sent Espada to the canvas for an eight count in the 2nd round. Fighting gamely, Espada recovered but Cuevas again punished the Puerto Rican, who was caught in the ropes by left and right hand combinations in the 8th and 11th rounds. Espada tried to come out in the 12th but stumbled to his knees and the referee halted the fight." -Associated Press
- Dr. Amaury Capella, a doctor for the Puerto Rico Boxing Commission, Issued a statement after the bout that Espada suffered a double fracture on the right side of his jaw.