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{{short description|Boxing match}}
{{Infobox boxing match
| Fight Name   = Revenge: The Rematches: Randall–Chávez II
| image        = [[File:Randall vs Chavez II.jpg|230px]]
| caption      =
| fight date   = May 7, 1994
| location     = [[MGM Grand Garden Arena]], [[Paradise, Nevada]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| titles       = [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] super lightweight title
| fighter1     = [[Frankie Randall]]
| nickname1    = The Surgeon
| hometown1    = [[Morristown, Tennessee]], U.S.
| purse1       = $1,200,000
| record1      = 49–2–1 (39 KO)
| age1         = {{age in years and months|September 25, 1961|May 7, 1994}}
| height1      = 5 ft 8 in
| weight1      = 140 lb
| style1       = Orthodox
| recognition1 = [[World Boxing Council|WBC]]<br />Super Lightweight Champion
| fighter2     = [[Julio César Chávez]]
| nickname2    = ''El Gran Campeón Mexicano''<br>("The Great Mexican Champion")
| hometown2    = [[Ciudad Obregón]], [[Sonora]], Mexico
| purse2       = $300,000
| record2      = 89–1–1 (77 KO)
| age2         = {{age in years and months|July 12, 1962|May 7, 1994}}
| height2      = 5 ft 7 in
| weight2      = 140 lb
| style2       = Orthodox
| recognition2 = [[World Boxing Council|WBC]]<br />No. 1 Ranked Super Lightweight
| result       = '''Chávez''' wins by 8th-round split technical decision (77–74, 76–75, 75–76)
}}
'''[[Frankie Randall]] vs. [[Julio César Chávez]] II''' was a professional boxing match contested on May 7, 1994, for the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] super lightweight title.<ref>{{cite web |title=Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Frankie Randall |url=https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/Julio_Cesar_Chavez_vs._Frankie_Randall_(2nd_meeting) |website=boxrec.com |publisher=BoxRec |access-date=1 October 2024}}</ref> The fight was the featured bout on a boxing card promoted by [[Don King]] dubbed the ''[[Revenge: The Rematches]]''.
==Background==
Just over three months prior, Randall had scored a major upset over Chávez after being named the winner of their fight by split decision, ending Chávez's 90-fight unbeaten streak and taking his [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] super lightweight title in the process. Chávez had been deducted two points by referee [[Richard Steele (referee)|Richard Steele]] for low blows in separate rounds, effectively costing Chávez a spit decision in his favor.<ref>[https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1994/01/31/chavez-pays-loses-his-title-for-low-blows/ Chavez pays, loses his title for low blows], Tampa Bay Times article, 1994-01-31 Retrieved on 2024-09-21</ref> Refusing to concede defeat, Chávez exercised his rematch clause immediately after his loss to Randall while announcing that the rematch would take place a little over three months later during the weekend of [[Cinco de Mayo]] stating "I will see everyone the weekend of May 5. I have lost the battle but not the war."<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-01-31-sp-17403-story.html Randall, Chavez to Do It Again : Boxing: Ex-champion salutes conqueror, but refuses to concede defeat as May 7 rematch is set up.], LA Times article, 1994-01-31 Retrieved on 2024-09-21</ref> Promoter [[Don King]] would supplement the Randall–Chávez rematch with three other championship rematches; [[Gerald McClellan]] vs. [[Julian Jackson (boxer)|Julian Jackson]] for the WBC middleweight title, [[Azumah Nelson]] vs. [[Jesse James Leija]] for the WBC featherweight title and [[Simon Brown (boxer)|Simon Brown]] vs. [[Terry Norris (boxer)|Terry Norris]] for the WBC super welterweight title, in addition to a [[Ricardo López (boxer)|Ricardo López]]–[[Kermin Guardia]] WBC strawweight title fight, in a boxing card he billed as "[[Revenge: The Rematches]]."<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1994/05/07/sports/boxing-revenge-is-on-the-card-in-four-championships.html Revenge Is on the Card In Four Championships], NY Times article, 1994-05-07 Retrieved on 2024-09-21</ref>
Just before the fight, King, in an effort to reduce the confusion and controversy surrounding the subjectiveness of the scoring of fights, made a failed bid to have the [[Nevada State Athletic Commission]] display the three official scorecards for all to see between each round. Stated King "It should have happened a long time ago. We're the only sport in the dark ages where you have the perception of impropriety. Every score should be posted round by round." While NSAC chairman Dr. Elias Ghanem was in favor of the idea stating "I personally like it, but that's only my opinion", the request was brought up too late for the commission to implement it during the "Revenge: The Rematches" card.<ref>[https://tulsaworld.com/news/king-posting-fighters-scores-best-solution/article_d4a8222d-2491-5dc8-b99a-f15ce6dbedb4.html King: Posting Fighters Scores Best Solution], Tulsa World article, 1994-04-30 Retrieved on 2024-09-24</ref>
==The fight==
The fight was fought closely throughout its duration but ended in controversy during the eighth round. Heading into that round, the fight was practically even as Randall held a slim lead on two scorecards while Chávez was leading by a slim margin on the third. However, the fight was stopped with only three seconds remaining in the eighth after Randall's head accidentally struck Chávez's right eye, opening a large cut. Ringside physician Dr. Flip Homansky was called into the ring to tend to Chávez's gash and after Chávez failed to indicate to referee [[Mills Lane]] whether or not he wanted to continue, Homansky ordered the fight stopped stating after the fight that "it was my impression that Chavez didn't want to continue." Though Lane had ruled the butt accidental, a point was deducted from Randall in accordance with WBC rules after which the fight would go to the scorecards. Randall was the winner on one scorecard 76–75, but Chávez took the other two with scores of 77–74 and 76–75. Had WBC rules not mandated a point deduction for an accidental headbutt, the bout would have been ruled a split draw and Randall would have retained his title.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-05-08-sp-55393-story.html Chavez Regains Crown as Fight Ends After Cut : Boxing: He defeats Randall by technical split-decision after head butt opens a gash in the eighth round.], LA Times article, 1994-05-08 Retrieved on 2024-09-24</ref>
==Aftermath==
Randall expressed his disappointment with how the fight ended at the post-fight press conference, claiming he "won the fight", that he would "protest" the decision and angrily stating "There was no way I should've been behind on anyone's card. I dominated. The decision was unjustly done. I shouldn't have to feel this way, like a loser. I was robbed." Chávez also expressed disappointment telling the media "I don't like winning this way. I don't want any controversy. I wanted to win without any doubt."<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1994/05/09/sports/boxing-a-bitter-conclusion-for-a-confusing-bout.html A Bitter Conclusion For a Confusing Bout], NY Times article, 1994-05-09 Retrieved on 2024-09-24</ref> King promised a third fight between Chávez and Randall by the end of the year proclaiming "Yes, indeed, we will have a rematch in this one",<ref>[https://tulsaworld.com/archive/randall-asks-for-rematch-with-chavez/article_112af481-a9bc-5196-9ec7-f7386b610371.html Randall Asks For Rematch With Chavez], Tulsa World article, 1994-05-09 Retrieved on 2024-09-24</ref> but the two fighters would not meet again until over a decade later in 2004.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/22/sports/boxing-against-an-old-rival-chavez-will-say-goodbye-again.html Against an Old Rival, Chávez Will Say Goodbye Again], NY Times article, 2004-05-22 Retrieved on 2024-09-24</ref>
==Fight card==
Confirmed bouts:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/5765|title=BoxRec - event|publisher=}}</ref>
{| class="toccolours" style="font-size: 85%;"
|-
! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;"| Weight Class
! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;"| Weight
! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;"|
! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;"| vs.
! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;"|
! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;"| Method
! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;"| Round
! style="background:#e6e8fa; color:#000; text-align:center;"| Notes
|-
|Super Lightweight
|140 lbs.
|'''[[Julio César Chávez]]'''
|def.
|[[Frankie Randall]] (c)
|align=center|TD-S
|align=center|8/12
|{{ref|Julio César Chávez vs. Frankie Randall II|Note 1}}
|-
|Middleweight
|160 lbs.
|'''[[Gerald McClellan]]''' (c)
|def.
|[[Julian Jackson (boxer)|Julian Jackson]]
|align=center|KO
|align=center|1/12
|{{ref|Gerald McClellan vs. Julian Jackson|Note 2}}
|-
|Super Welterweight
|154 lbs.
|'''[[Terry Norris (boxer)|Terry Norris]]'''
|def.
|[[Simon Brown (boxer)|Simon Brown]] (c)
|align=center|UD
|align=center|12/12
|{{ref|Simon Brown vs. Terry Norris|Note 3}}
|-
|Super Featherweight
|130 lbs.
|'''[[Jesse James Leija]]'''
|def.
|[[Azumah Nelson]] (c)
|align=center|UD
|align=center|12/12
|{{ref|Azumah Nelson vs. Jesse James Leija|Note 4}}
|-
|Strawweight
|105 lbs.
|'''[[Ricardo López (boxer)|Ricardo López]]''' (c)
|def.
|[[Kermin Guardia]]
|align=center|UD
|align=center|12/12
|{{ref|Ricardo López vs. Kermin Guardia|Note 5}}
|-
|Super Lightweight
|140 lbs.
|'''[[Giovanni Parisi]]'''
|def.
|Richie Hess
|align=center|KO
|align=center|2/10
|-
|Welterweight
|147 lbs.
|'''[[Meldrick Taylor]]'''
|def.
|Chad Broussard
|align=center|KO
|align=center|2/10
|-
|Lightweight
|135 lbs.
|'''[[Calvin Grove]]'''
|def.
|[[Ángel Aldama]]
|align=center|UD
|align=center|8/8
|-
|Heavyweight
|200+ lbs.
|'''James Stanton'''
|def.
|Anthony Willis
|align=center|UD
|align=center|8/8
|-
|Lightweight
|135 lbs.
|'''[[Christy Martin (boxer)|Christy Martin]]'''
|vs.
|[[Laura Serrano]]
|align=center|D
|align=center|6/6
|}
{{note|Julio César Chávez vs. Frankie Randall II|Note 1|For [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] Super Lightweight title}}<br>{{note|Gerald McClellan vs. Julian Jackson|Note 2|For WBC Middleweight title}}<br>{{note|Simon Brown vs. Terry Norris|Note 3|For WBC Super Welterweight title}}<br>{{note|Azumah Nelson vs. Jesse James Leija|Note 4|For WBC Super Featherweight title}}<br>{{note|Ricardo López vs. Kermin Guardia|Note 5|For WBC Strawweight title}}
==Broadcasting==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! align=center | Country
! align=center | Broadcaster
|-
| {{flag|United States}} || [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]
|}
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{s-start}}
{{s-bef | rows=2 | before=[[Julio César Chávez vs. Frankie Randall|First bout]]}}
{{s-ttl | title=[[Frankie Randall]]'s bouts |years=7 May 1994}}
{{s-aft | after=vs. [[Juan Martin Coggi]]}}
{{s-ttl | title=[[Julio César Chávez]]'s bouts |years=7 May 1994}}
{{s-aft | after=[[Julio César Chávez vs. Meldrick Taylor II|vs. Meldrick Taylor II]]}}
{{s-end}}
{{Julio César Chávez}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Randall, Chávez}}
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