Ray Leonard vs Willie Rodriguez
Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Terry Moore
The fight had been scheduled for April 2, but it was postponed when Leonard suffered a cut lip while sparring three days before the bout. The fight attracted a crowd of 6,826 to the Civic Center, which acted as the promoter. Leonard earned more than $40,000, while Rodriguez made $1,500, plus expenses. The fight was nationally televised by ABC on Wide World of Sports. Rodriguez was given a standing eight-count in the third round.The fight was scored on the five-point must system. The Associated Press scored the fight 30-24 for Leonard.
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