Continuing his string of successful defenses of the undisputed middleweight title, "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler faced the Syrian southpaw Mustafa Hamsho again for 15 rounds, having humbled the Middle Eastern contender in a previous challenge in 1981.  On this occasion, Hagler defeated Hamsho when the fight was halted for a technical knock out in the 3rd round.  Winning his 22nd in 22 events over the Irish southpaw Mannion by unanimous decision after 15 rounds, Mike McCallum, the Jamaican "Bodysnatcher," became the 1st from his nation to claim a world crown.  In a 4-round match with the inexperienced Parker, the U.S. amateur champion and light heavyweight sensation Womack won in his 3rd professional appearance, long before his tragic choices would cloud his brilliant beginning.  In a pair of auspicious debuts, the future bantamweight contender, Detroit's "Bluesman" McCrory established his worth by defeating the journeyman Hanna by unanimous decision, while John Meekins, 1984's New York Golden Gloves champion at 139 pounds, met with the local rookie Ruiz and knocked him out in the 1st, suggesting Meekins' career path towards the light welterweight title.

YouTube Link to Fight: Hagler vs. Hamsho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8hgSy-KPRY