Rafael Limon vs. Bobby Chacon (4th meeting)
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Bobby Chacon 130 lbs beat Rafael Limon 130 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15
- Date: 1982-12-11
- Location: Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, USA
- Referee: Isaac Herrera
- Judge: Carlos Padilla 143-141
- Judge: Tamotsu Tomihara 141-140
- Judge: Angel Luis Guzman 142-141
- WBC Super Featherweight Title (Limon defending)
- The long armed Limon controlled the early action, landing a stiff jab, and exploding with combinations in spots.
- As the fight wore on, Chacon was able to land the lead right with more and more accuracy on his southpaw opponent.
- Chacon was down in round 3 from a left hand. Chacon appeared to be off balance, but a punch did land.
- Chacon was cut near the right eye/nose in round 4.
- Chacon was dropped in round 10 by a looping counter left.
- Limon was down with seconds to go in round 15 after absorbing two lead rights.
- Fight was aired live on ABC's Wide World of Sports, with Keith Jackson (better known for his work on college football) as commentator.
- Unofficial Ring Magazine scorecard - 144-139 Chacon
- Purses: Limon - $225,000, Chacon - $50,000
Fight was named Ring Magazine Fight of the Year.
- Video[1] Long time Chacon associate Babe Griffin can be seen in Chacon's corner.