Fighting Harada vs Lionel Rose
On February 27, 1968, Fighting Harada (50-3, 19 KOs), the undisputed bantamweight world champion, holding the WBA, WBC, and The Ring belts, defends his undisputed championship against Australian challenger, Lionel Rose (27-2, 8 KOs).
Harada vs Rose Stats
Fighting Harada is coming in to the fight on a 19-fight win streak with a 35% KO rate; his last fight was a 8th round KO victory over Soo Bok Kwon, 2 months and 30 days ago. Lionel Rose is on a 15-fight win streak with a 27% KO rate, with his last fight being a 13th round KO win over Rocky Gattellari, 2 months and 16 days ago.
Harada vs Rose Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 59.6-40.4 in favor of Lionel Rose. Fighting Harada could also pull it off but he will have to put up a truly exceptional fight if he is to win.
Harada vs Rose Result
Lionel Rose defeated Fighting Harada via unanimous decision and wins the WBA, WBC, and The Ring bantamweight world champion — and becomes the undisputed bantamweight world champion — in his first world-title fight. Rose improves his record to 28-2, while Harada adds a loss to his record at 50-4.