The local favorite Booth gain some momentum from the opening rounds of this boxing action. But as the fight progresses, the champion Molitor proves that he is worthy of the title. He proves his strength and skills are too much for the UK's Booth.
Winning a majority decision from the judges, Molitor retains the title. Here are the score cards for this bout: 116-113, 116-112 and an even third 114-114. Steve Molitor improves his record with 33 wins and 1 defeat.