This Week in Boxing

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January 16, 1950: Willie Pep kayos Charley Riley in 5 rounds to retain featherweight title.

January 17, 1791: Big Ben Brian defeats Tom Johnson for English heavyweight crown.

January 18, 1956: Sand Saddler kayos Flash Elorde in 13 rounds to retain featherweight title.

January 19, 1906: Joe Gans kayos Mike "Twin" Sullivan in 15 rounds to win vacant welterweight title.

January 20, 1973: Roberto Duran kayos Jimmy Robertson in 5 rounds to retain lightweight title.

January 21, 1938: James J. Braddock outpoints Tommy Farr over 10 rounds.

January 22, 1973: George Foreman kayos Joe Frazier in second round to win heavyweight title.

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January 21, 2006: Erik Morales got knocked out for the first time.