Jon Thaxton vs Emanuel Augustus

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Jon Thaxton 16-3 (8 KOs) vs. Emanuel Augustus (Burton) 17-12-4 (7 KOs)The broadcast reported Augustus's record as 16-12-3 (6 KOs) It was Augustus's third bout in the month and ninth of 1998. Thaxton, who had not fought in 10 months, entered as the #1 contender for the WBO Light Welterweight Title, which was held by Carlos Gonzalez. Thaxton was easily up on the cards at the time of the stoppage.