Ruben Navarro vs. Arturo Lomeli (2nd meeting)
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Ruben Navarro 132 lbs beat Arturo Lomeli 135 lbs by SD in round 12 of 12
- Date: 1970-09-10
- Location: Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Referee: Larry Rozadilla 7-5
- Judge: Dick Young 7-4
- Judge: Lee Grossman 5-6
- NABF Lightweight Title (Vacant Title)
- Attendance: 7,453
- Gate: $36,782
Notes
- "Ruben Navarro, Los Angeles, gained an important 12 round decision over Arturo Lomeli, Guadalajara, Mexico, at the Olympic. Navarro had to come on with a rush in the late rounds to take a split decision. Ruben's best round was the 3rd when he staggered the Mexican champion. Lomeli did likewise to Ruben in the 11th round." -Ring Magazine, December 1970 issue
- Inaugural NABF Lightweight title fight.
- Unofficial L.A. Times scorecard - 6-3 Navarro
- Unofficial Pomona Progress-Bulletin scorecard - 8-4 Navarro
Post fight comment
- "Hell, I think they're both afraid of me!" - Ruben Navarro, when asked about meeting champion Ismael Laguna or top contender Mando Ramos.
| Preceded by: Inaugural |
NABF Lightweight Title Fight # 1 |
Succeeded by: Navarro vs. Robertson II |