Revenge: The Rematches

Revenge: The Rematches was a boxing card that took place on May 7, 1994, when a quartet of rematch bouts took place at the MGM Grand in Paradise, Nevada.

Background

The Don King promoted event was one of the largest boxing pay-per-view events ever staged. It has been called the best pay-per-view card ever^[1] and began the tradition of holding major boxing events featuring Mexican or Mexican-American fighters on the Cinco de Mayo weekend.^[2]

The fights

Undercard

The card also included a WBC strawweight title bout between Kermin Guardia and Ricardo Lopez, which Lopez won by 12 round unanimous decision.

Nelson vs. Leija II

Azumah Nelson vs. Jesse James Leija II for the WBC super featherweight title (Leija won by unanimous decision in 12)

Brown vs. Norris II

Simon Brown vs. Terry Norris II for the WBC super welterweight title (Norris won by unanimous decision in 12)

Preceded by vs. Troy Waters	Simon Brown's bouts 7 May 1994	Succeeded by vs. Nestor Maciel
Preceded by vs. Armando Campas	Terry Norris's bouts 7 May 1994	Succeeded by vs. Luis Santana

McClellan vs. Jackson II

Gerald McClellan vs. Julian Jackson II for the WBC middleweight title (McClellan won by knockout in 1)

Preceded by vs. Gilbert Baptist	Gerald McClellan's bouts 7 May 1994	Succeeded by vs. Nigel Benn
Preceded by vs. Eduardo Ayala	Julian Jackson's bouts 7 May 1994	Succeeded by vs. Luis Buitron

Randall vs. Chávez II

Frankie Randall vs. Julio César Chávez II for the WBC super lightweight title (Chavez won by technical decision in 8)

Aftermath

The event was named Ring Magazine event of the year for 1994.

Broadcasting

Country	Broadcaster
United States	Showtime

References

^ Kim, Steve (2020-09-22). "Ringside Seat: Charlo brothers highlight a week loaded with intriguing fights". ESPN.com. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
^ Wainwright, Anson (2018-05-01). "Cinco de Mayo: A boxing history". The Ring. Retrieved 19 June 2021.

Jackman, Phil (1994-05-10). "If Chavez is judge, boxing's in trouble". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
Weinberg, Rick (1994-05-07). "Boxing; Revenge Is on the Card In Four Championships". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 June 2021.

Awards
Previous: The Fan Man at Bowe-Holyfield II	The Ring Event of the Year 1994	Next: Mike Tyson's return

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[1] Kim, Steve (2020-09-22). "Ringside Seat: Charlo brothers highlight a week loaded with intriguing fights". ESPN.com. Retrieved 19 June 2021.

[2] Wainwright, Anson (2018-05-01). "Cinco de Mayo: A boxing history". The Ring. Retrieved 19 June 2021.

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