Marvelous Marvin Hagler was born on this day 23 MAY 1954

Carlos Zarate was born on the same day in 1951

In 1922 Harry Greb W 15 Gene Turnney, NYC Wins U.S Light Heavyweight Title. Tens seconds into the first round Greb breaks Tunneys nose, then later in the same round opens a huge gash over Tunney's left eye, then in the third round busts up Tunney's right eye. Over 15 rounds Tunney lost an estimated 2 quarts of blood. The blood was so thick on Grebs gloves he had to step back and hold them out so that referee Kid Partland could wipe them with a towel.

Benitez fought Hope in 1981 for the WBC light middle weight title - below