Alexis Arguello vs. Vilomar Fernandez 'I' ~ 'The Forgotten Upset'

Wednesday ~ July 26, 1978

Madison Square Garden ~ New York, New York

Alexis Arguello ~ 56-4-0 {47 KO's}
vs.
Vilomar Fernandez ~ 22-6-2 {7 KO's}

WBA Super-Featherweight Champion - Alexis Arguello is venturing up to Lightweight
to take on the 'crafty' Dominican - Vilomar Fernandez.

Alexis {Age; 26 years, 3 months} has been having difficulty getting down to 130 lbs.
with his lanky 5' 10" frame, and wants to move up to Lightweight.

Vilomar Fernandez {Age; 25 years, 11 months} is World-Rated as the #3 Lightweight,
and is one 'slick' boxing counter-puncher who is stronger than he appears.