Carlos Palomino vs Dave Boy Green

On June 14, 1977, Carlos Palomino defended his WBC World Welterweight Title against Britain's Dave "Boy" Green at the Empire Pool in Wembley, London. Palomino, already a favourite to win, faced the undefeated Green, the WBC's No. 2 welterweight contender. The early rounds saw both fighters engage in a fierce back-and-forth. Green came out strong, pushing Palomino with relentless pressure, but Palomino remained composed, picking his spots and conserving energy for the later rounds.

Green maintained a high work rate, but Palomino's experience started to show as the fight continued. By the ninth round, Palomino's shots were finding their mark more consistently, and Green's left eye began to swell noticeably. The tenth round saw the eye close completely, a turning point that Palomino quickly exploited. Sensing the momentum shift, he increased the pressure, forcing Green to absorb more damage.

The decisive moment came in the eleventh round. Sensing victory was near, Palomino unleashed a powerful left hook that landed clean on Green's chin. The impact sent Green crashing to the canvas, his head bouncing off the mat. It was a dramatic and conclusive end, with the referee, James Brimmell, waving the fight off at 2:05 of the round. Medical staff rushed to Green's aid, and it took several minutes before he was able to stand, confirming the severity of the knockout.

After the fight, Palomino reflected on how tough the bout had been, noting the challenge Green presented but expressing satisfaction with the outcome. For his part, Green acknowledged Palomino's persistence and the toll the fight took on him, particularly once his vision was compromised. Palomino's victory solidified his reputation as a formidable champion, successfully defending his title for the second time in a memorable and hard-fought win on British soil.